Orange Brandy Butter

Photo: flickr user ginnerobot

Ingredients

2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened

2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

1/4 cup ground almonds

1 orange, zested

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice

1 1/2 tablespoons brandy

Preparation

Put butter and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl and beat until creamy.

Add ground almonds and beat again. Stir in orange zest and juice, then brandy.

Brandy butter will keep for several weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It is very rich, so it is better to package it in several small containers for gifts rather than one large one, unless it is for a family. The orange brandy butter is perfect with plum puddings, mince pies, or on muffins, scones or brioche.