Ramp Butter

Homemade ramp butter offers a way to savor the distinct taste of ramps long after their seasonal availability.

Category Tags:

Ingredient

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

  1. Start boiling a pot of salted water and prepare an ice water bath.

  2. Blanch ramps in boiling water for 30 seconds, then immediately transfer them to the ice bath.

  3. Drain ramps, squeeze out excess water, and pat dry with paper towels.

  4. Combine blanched ramps, butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor.

  5. Process until the ingredients are smooth and well combined.

  6. Divide the butter mixture onto two pieces of parchment paper, wrap each into a log, and twist the ends to secure.

  7. Refrigerate until firm, then slice and use as desired.