Description
This festive cranberry butter combines the rich, creamy texture of butter with the tart sweetness of cranberry sauce, a hint of orange juice, and a touch of cinnamon and honey. It’s perfect for spreading on holiday breads, rolls, muffins, or even pancakes. This easy-to-make butter adds a delightful, seasonal twist to any table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 sticks butter, softened
- 1 cup whole cranberry sauce
- Juice of 1/2 medium orange
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3–4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients:
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, cranberry sauce, orange juice, honey, cinnamon, and powdered sugar. Mix or whip the ingredients on high speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. - Transfer and Serve:
Transfer the whipped cranberry butter into a decorative bowl or butter dome for serving. - Refrigerate:
Store the butter in the refrigerator to keep it fresh. It will stay fresh for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Storage: Keep the butter refrigerated to maintain its freshness. It will last for about 1 week in the fridge.
- Optional Toppings: For an extra festive touch, sprinkle extra cinnamon or finely chopped pecans on top before serving.
- Serving Tip: Let the butter sit out at room temperature for a few minutes before serving, as this will make it easier to spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no baking)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30