Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter Recipe: A Sweet Holiday Delight
A delightful spread perfect for the holiday season, this Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter combines the sweetness of honey with tart cranberry flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, cranberry sauce, honey, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture until it is well combined and fluffy.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or tartness as desired by adding more honey or cranberry sauce.
- Transfer the butter into a serving dish or an airtight container.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve with toast, muffins, or as a condiment for holiday meals.
Notes
- This butter can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- For a unique twist, try adding chopped nuts or orange zest for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, cranberry, honey, butter, holiday recipe, sweet spread