Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter Recipe
This Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter is a delightful and creamy spread combining the rich flavor of unsalted butter with the tangy sweetness of cranberry sauce and honey, enhanced by a hint of vanilla. Perfect for adding a festive touch to warm biscuits, toast, or pancakes during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 1 3/4 cups 1x
- Category: Spread
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
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 to make blending easier. If short on time, microwave it for about 10 seconds, making sure it doesn’t melt entirely.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, cranberry sauce, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend using a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the mixture, then add more honey for sweetness or more cranberry sauce for tanginess as preferred.
- Chill: Transfer the mixture into a decorative serving dish or airtight container. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Once chilled, spread the Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter on warm biscuits, toast, or pancakes for a festive treat.
Notes
- Use softened butter at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Microwave butter carefully to avoid melting.
- Adjust sweetness and tanginess by adding more honey or cranberry sauce as desired.
- Store leftover butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- This butter is perfect for holiday breakfasts and can be used as a flavorful alternative to plain butter.
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