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Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter

Delicious Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter for Festive Mornings

Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter is a sweet and tart spread perfect for festive mornings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1 pinch salt optional if using salted butter

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • airtight container

Method
 

Directions
  1. Soften the butter: Take 1 cup of unsalted butter out of the refrigerator and allow it to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. Combine ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix the softened butter, 1/2 cup of cranberry sauce, 1/4 cup of honey (or maple syrup), and a pinch of salt. Optionally add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Taste and adjust: After mixing, taste and adjust flavor by adding more honey for sweetness or more cranberry sauce for tartness.
  4. Transfer and chill: Transfer the mixture into a decorative dish or airtight container, smooth the top, cover tightly, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Serve and enjoy: After chilling, your Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter is ready to serve alongside warm biscuits, toast, or pancakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mg

Notes

This butter can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or frozen for 3 months. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften if too firm after chilling.

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