Description
This Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter is a festive and flavorful spread perfect for the holiday season. Combining creamy unsalted butter with sweet honey and tangy cranberry sauce, enhanced with a touch of vanilla and salt, this butter adds a delightful twist to your morning toast, biscuits, or pancakes. Easy to prepare and great for entertaining, it brings a burst of holiday cheer to any table.
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. This will make it easier to blend with the other ingredients. If you’re short on time, you can microwave it for about 10 seconds—just make sure it doesn’t melt!
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, cranberry sauce, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Using a hand mixer or a whisk, blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Taste and Adjust: After mixing, taste your cranberry honey butter. If you prefer it sweeter, add a little more honey. For a tangier flavor, incorporate a bit more cranberry sauce.
- Chill: Transfer the butter into a decorative serving dish or an airtight container. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Once chilled, your Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter is ready to serve! Spread it on warm biscuits, toast, or even pancakes for a delightful holiday treat.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to better control the saltiness of the butter.
- Adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more honey or cranberry sauce to taste.
- For best results, chill the butter at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- This butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Great as a festive topping for pancakes, waffles, bread, and crackers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas butter, cranberry butter, honey butter, holiday spread, festive butter, cranberry honey butter, Christmas recipe
