Broccoli Infused Butter Candle

345 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 235 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. 2Preheat your oven to 235 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. 3Preheat your oven to 235 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. 4Crumple aluminum foil and lay it on a baking sheet to prevent direct contact between the broccoli and the pan.
  5. 5Crumple aluminum foil and lay it on a baking sheet to prevent direct contact between the broccoli and the pan.
  6. 6Crumple aluminum foil and lay it on a baking sheet to prevent direct contact between the broccoli and the pan.
  7. 7Break up about an ounce of broccoli into rice-sized pieces, not shredded.
  8. 8Break up about an ounce of broccoli into rice-sized pieces, not shredded.
  9. 9Break up about an ounce of broccoli into rice-sized pieces, not shredded.
  10. 10Spread the broken-up broccoli evenly across the aluminum foil on the baking sheet to ensure even decarbing.
  11. 11Spread the broken-up broccoli evenly across the aluminum foil on the baking sheet to ensure even decarbing.
  12. 12Spread the broken-up broccoli evenly across the aluminum foil on the baking sheet to ensure even decarbing.
  13. 13Place the broccoli in the oven at 235 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes to decarb.
  14. 14Place the broccoli in the oven at 235 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes to decarb.
  15. 15Place the broccoli in the oven at 235 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes to decarb.
  16. 16After 35 minutes, remove the decarbed broccoli from the oven.
  17. 17After 35 minutes, remove the decarbed broccoli from the oven.
  18. 18After 35 minutes, remove the decarbed broccoli from the oven.
  19. 19In a saucepan, add 1.5 cups of water to prevent the broccoli from burning.
  20. 20In a saucepan, add 1.5 cups of water to prevent the broccoli from burning.
  21. 21In a saucepan, add 1.5 cups of water to prevent the broccoli from burning.
  22. 22Add 1 pound of butter to the saucepan.
  23. 23Add 1 pound of butter to the saucepan.
  24. 24Add 1 pound of butter to the saucepan.
  25. 25Add the decarbed broccoli to the saucepan with the water and butter.
  26. 26Add the decarbed broccoli to the saucepan with the water and butter.
  27. 27Add the decarbed broccoli to the saucepan with the water and butter.
  28. 28Place the saucepan on the stove and simmer on low heat for about 3 hours, ensuring it does not boil.
  29. 29Place the saucepan on the stove and simmer on low heat for about 3 hours, ensuring it does not boil.
  30. 30Place the saucepan on the stove and simmer on low heat for about 3 hours, ensuring it does not boil.
  31. 31Stir the mixture every 15-20 minutes while it simmers, noting that the butter will turn green.
  32. 32Stir the mixture every 15-20 minutes while it simmers, noting that the butter will turn green.
  33. 33Stir the mixture every 15-20 minutes while it simmers, noting that the butter will turn green.
  34. 34Strain the broccoli-infused butter using a straining bag or cheesecloth to remove all broccoli bits.
  35. 35Strain the broccoli-infused butter using a straining bag or cheesecloth to remove all broccoli bits.
  36. 36Strain the broccoli-infused butter using a straining bag or cheesecloth to remove all broccoli bits.
  37. 37Place the strained butter in the fridge for about 1.5 to 2 hours until it hardens and separates from any water.
  38. 38Place the strained butter in the fridge for about 1.5 to 2 hours until it hardens and separates from any water.
  39. 39Place the strained butter in the fridge for about 1.5 to 2 hours until it hardens and separates from any water.
  40. 40Once hardened, use a knife to cut a small corner of the butter to allow any separated water to drain out.
  41. 41Once hardened, use a knife to cut a small corner of the butter to allow any separated water to drain out.
  42. 42Once hardened, use a knife to cut a small corner of the butter to allow any separated water to drain out.
  43. 43Melt the hardened butter.
  44. 44Melt the hardened butter.
  45. 45Melt the hardened butter.
  46. 46Prepare a coffee cup by placing a candle wick in the center. Use a straw and tape to secure the wick upright.
  47. 47Prepare a coffee cup by placing a candle wick in the center. Use a straw and tape to secure the wick upright.
  48. 48Prepare a coffee cup by placing a candle wick in the center. Use a straw and tape to secure the wick upright.
  49. 49Carefully pour the melted broccoli-infused butter into the coffee cup around the secured wick.
  50. 50Carefully pour the melted broccoli-infused butter into the coffee cup around the secured wick.
  51. 51Carefully pour the melted broccoli-infused butter into the coffee cup around the secured wick.
  52. 52Place the candle in the fridge for another couple of hours to harden completely.
  53. 53Place the candle in the fridge for another couple of hours to harden completely.
  54. 54Place the candle in the fridge for another couple of hours to harden completely.
  55. 55Once the candle is hardened, remove the straw and peel off the cup.
  56. 56Once the candle is hardened, remove the straw and peel off the cup.
  57. 57Once the candle is hardened, remove the straw and peel off the cup.
  58. 58Trim the candle wick to the desired length.
  59. 59Trim the candle wick to the desired length.
  60. 60Trim the candle wick to the desired length.
  61. 61Allow the candle to sit for a minute before use.
  62. 62Allow the candle to sit for a minute before use.
  63. 63Allow the candle to sit for a minute before use.

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce broccoli
  • 1 ounce broccoli
  • 1 ounce broccoli
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1 pound butter
  • 1 pound butter
  • 1 pound butter

Equipment

ovenaluminum foilbaking sheetsaucepanstovestraining bagcheese clothfridgeknifecoffee cupcandle wickstrawtape

Tips

  • Do not let the butter boil on the stove, keep it on low heat.
  • Stir the butter every 15-20 minutes while simmering.
  • For a less potent candle, use half the amount of broccoli.
  • Warn family members about the potency of the butter candle.
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