Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter Recipe
This Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter is a festive and flavorful spread perfect for the holiday season. Made with creamy unsalted butter, sweet honey, and tangy cranberry sauce, it brings a burst of seasonal taste to your biscuits, toast, or pancakes. Easy to prepare and wonderfully versatile, this butter adds a delightful, creamy sweetness with a touch of vanilla and a hint of saltiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 3/4 cups (serves 8) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Butter Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Flavor Additions
- 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 to facilitate easy blending with other ingredients. If short on time, microwave the butter for about 10 seconds without melting it.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, cranberry sauce, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample your cranberry honey butter and adjust sweetness or tanginess to your liking by adding more honey or cranberry sauce if desired.
- Chill: Transfer the butter into a decorative serving dish or airtight container. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Once chilled, serve your Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter spread on warm biscuits, toast, or pancakes for a delightful holiday treat.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness more precisely.
- Homemade cranberry sauce offers the freshest flavor, but store-bought works well for convenience.
- Adjust the honey quantity based on desired sweetness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Allow the butter to soften slightly before spreading for easier application.
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