Brandy butter recipes
A traditional accompaniment to Christmas pudding and mince pies, brandy butter is made with unsalted butter, sugar and brandy. It can be bought ready-made in pots and jars or made at home.
Try this easy recipe for traditional brandy butter; perfect for slathering over mince pies or Christmas pudding.
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Buyer's guide
Brandy butter is a Christmas star, but there鈥檚 no reason not to enjoy it at other times of the year if you wish, with a fruit strudel, for example.
Storage
Homemade brandy butter can be kept in the fridge for 2-3 weeks and will keep for a few months in the freezer. If bought ready-made, follow the advice on the label.