Description
This Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter is the perfect festive spread 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 a holiday treat that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Whether spread on warm rolls, toast, muffins, or pancakes, it brings a burst of seasonal flavor to any dish. Plus, it makes a beautiful and thoughtful gift when packaged in small jars.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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. Use a hand mixer or a spoon to beat the mixture until everything is fully incorporated and the butter becomes light and fluffy. - Transfer and Store:
Once the butter is fluffy and smooth, scoop it into an airtight container or small jars. If gifting, mason jars or small decorative containers work wonderfully. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage. - Serve and Enjoy:
Spread the cranberry honey butter on warm rolls, muffins, toast, or pancakes for a delicious breakfast or snack. You can also use it as a topping for roasted sweet potatoes or cornbread for a savory twist. Enjoy the festive flavors with every bite!
Notes
- Gift Idea: This butter makes a great homemade gift! Just scoop it into small mason jars and tie with a festive ribbon for a personal touch.
- Chill Before Serving: If you want the butter to be firmer, chill it in the refrigerator for a bit before serving.
- Customize the Flavor: Feel free to add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a spicier variation if desired.
- Vegan Option: For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with a plant-based alternative like vegan butter.
- Storage: Store the cranberry honey butter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Holiday, Spread, Gift
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25mg