Name: Orange-Almond Butter
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons, unsalted butter, cut into ¼-inch pieces; 2 teaspoons, grated orange zest; 2 teaspoons, honey; 1/4 teaspoon, almond extract; 1/8 teaspoon, salt

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Microwave 2 tablespoons butter in medium bowl until melted, about 1 minute. Stir in orange zest, honey, almond extract, salt, and remaining 6 tablespoons butter. Let mixture stand for 2 minutes. Whisk until smooth. (Butter can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.)

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Orange-Almond Butter

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