How to make spruce needle butter

Did you know that the needles of your Christmas tree are packed with flavor and character? In Scandinavia, people have been cooking with spruce needles for decades; a valuable botanical ingredient. With Eat & drink your Christmas tree, botanical brewer Lowlander offers more than 20 delicious vegetarian recipes for eating and drinking your Christmas tree.

How to make spruce needle butter

• Rinse the spruce needles in a sieve with boiling water. Drain well and finely chop the needles.
• Add the butter to a mixing bowl. Use your hands, a hand mixer or food processor to whip the butter until light and airy. Continue until the color turns white.
• Add the remaining ingredients, including the spruce needles, to the butter. Gently fold until the ingredients are well combined. Season with salt and pepper and place the butter in the refrigerator.
• Remove the butter from the refrigerator 30 minutes before using it.

Title: Eat & drink your Christmas tree
Author: Lowlander
Price: €21,-

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