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Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter

Delicious Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter to Brighten Mornings

This Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter combines sweet honey and tart cranberries for a festive and flavorful spread that elevates any holiday breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt omit if using salted butter
Optional Flavor Enhancements
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon for a warm spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg for a unique twist

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing unsalted butter to room temperature, about 30 minutes, or microwave it for 10-15 seconds until soft but not melted.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, cranberry sauce, honey, and vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer or spatula to blend until smooth and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Taste your mixture and adjust with more honey or cranberry sauce for sweetness or tartness, mixing again if needed.
  4. Transfer to a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Serve alongside warm biscuits, toast, or pancakes, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Soften butter at room temperature for the best texture. Store leftover butter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for three months.

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