Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter Recipe
A festive and creamy Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter that combines softened unsalted butter, tart cranberry sauce, and sweet honey with a hint of vanilla. Perfect for spreading on warm biscuits, toast, or pancakes during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Soften the Butter: Ensure your unsalted butter is at room temperature, making it easier to blend with the other ingredients. If you’re short on time, microwave it for about 10 seconds, being careful not to melt it.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, cranberry sauce, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the cranberry honey butter and adjust the sweetness or tanginess by adding more honey or cranberry sauce as desired.
- Chill: Transfer the mixture into a decorative serving dish or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve: Once chilled, serve the cranberry honey butter spread on warm biscuits, toast, or pancakes for a delightful holiday treat.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for the best texture.
- You can use homemade or store-bought cranberry sauce depending on preference and convenience.
- Adjust honey and cranberry sauce amounts for desired sweetness and tartness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to one week.
- This butter also makes a great gift when placed in decorative jars.
Keywords: cranberry honey butter, holiday butter, Christmas butter, cranberry sauce spread, sweet butter spread
