Tomato Butter

5 from 1 vote

This Roasted Tomato Butter comes together with just a handful of simple, seasonal ingredients. It's the perfect way to use up all of those sun-ripened, summer tomatoes, and compliments a variety of proteins, sides, and veggies!

Prep Time5

Cook Time50

Total Time55

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 152kcal

Author: Briana

Equipment

food processor

Ingredients

Roasted tomatoes

1 cup tomatoes roughly 150g, any ripe tomato, half or quarter them depending on the size
3 tablespoons oil any oil that can hold up to high-heat roasting
¼-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste, use less if using salted butter
¼-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional and to taste, can also use fresh chili pepper
¼ teaspoon black pepper
5-6 sprigs thyme can use savory, oregano, or dried Italian seasoning* if using dried, use roughly ½ a teaspoon

Butter

½ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 stick, scale back on added salt if using salted butter
kosher salt and black pepper to taste
roasted tomatoes from above

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°.
Add tomatoes, chilis (or chili flakes), and herbs to a baking dish. Drizzle with oil, then season with salt and pepper.
1 cup tomatoes, 3 tablespoons oil, ¼-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 5-6 sprigs thyme
Roast the tomatoes until the edges begin to char, about 35-45 minutes. Set aside to cool briefly. Discard the herb stems. Allow the tomatoes to cool down slightly before mixing with the butter.
Food process the roasted tomatoes and butter together until smooth, adjust seasonings to taste, and then serve!
½ cup unsalted butter, softened , kosher salt and black pepper to taste, roasted tomatoes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze small portions of the butter for up to 3-6 months to preserve the butter for longer.

Notes

Use softened butter. Make sure the butter is nice and soft. This will ensure easy spreading and blending for a silky butter.

Use high-quality butter. High-quality, European-style butter has a higher butterfat percentage than standard American-style butter. It makes this spread even more tasty!

Use ripe tomatoes. Tomatoes are the star, so use the best you can find. Avoid any spoiled or overripe tomatoes, but juicy, ripe tomatoes are going to pack a TON of flavor that will only get intensified when roasting.

Allow the tomatoes to cool slightly before blending. If you add the freshly roasted (and super hot!) tomatoes to the butter, the butter will melt. If you allow the tomatoes to cool down before adding them to the butter, you will maintain the nice, soft, and spreadable texture.

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