CRANBERRY HONEY BUTTER Recipe
This Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter is a festive spread perfect for the holiday season. With a rich, creamy base of butter, sweetened with honey, and enhanced with tangy dried cranberries and citrusy orange zest, this butter is versatile and delicious. Whether spread on warm rolls, toast, muffins, or pancakes, it adds a burst of seasonal flavor to any dish. It also makes a beautiful and thoughtful gift when packaged in small jars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
- Category: Spread
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Holiday
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp grated orange zest
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped dried cranberries, honey, orange zest, and kosher salt. Beat the mixture until fully incorporated and the butter is light and fluffy.
- Transfer and Store: Scoop the butter into an airtight container or small jars. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spread the butter on warm rolls, muffins, toast, or pancakes. Use it as a topping for sweet potatoes or cornbread for a savory twist.
Notes
- Gift Idea: Package in mason jars for a homemade gift.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate for a firmer texture.
- Customize the Flavor: Add cinnamon or nutmeg for a spicier version.
- Vegan Option: Substitute butter with vegan alternative.
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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