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Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter Recipe

4.6 from 116 reviews

This Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter is a festive and flavorful spread made by blending softened unsalted butter with tangy cranberry sauce, sweet honey, fragrant vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Perfect for adding a seasonal twist to your warm biscuits, toast, or pancakes, this creamy and vibrant butter can be prepared quickly and chilled to meld the flavors, making it an easy yet special holiday treat.

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

  1. Soften the Butter: Ensure your unsalted butter is at room temperature to make blending easier. If short on time, microwave the butter for about 10 seconds, making sure it doesn’t melt.
  2. 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 everything until smooth and creamy.
  3. Taste and Adjust: Taste the cranberry honey butter. If you want it sweeter, add more honey; for more tang, add extra cranberry sauce. Mix well after adjustments.
  4. Chill: Transfer the butter mixture into a decorative serving dish or an airtight container. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve: Once chilled, serve your Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter spread on warm biscuits, toast, or pancakes for a delightful holiday treat.

Notes

  • Use softened butter for easy mixing and smooth texture.
  • Adjust sweetness or tartness by modifying the amounts of honey and cranberry sauce to your taste.
  • Chilling is important to enhance flavor blending and firm up the butter.
  • This butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Perfect for holiday breakfasts and brunches, adding a festive touch to simple breads.

Keywords: Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter, cranberry butter, holiday butter spread, festive butter, cranberry sauce, honey butter, seasonal spread