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Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter

Festive Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter to Brighten Your Table

The Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter is a delightful spread that brings holiday cheer to any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 tablespoons
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 cup honey for vegan option, substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt omit if using salted butter

Equipment

  • medium mixing bowl
  • hand mixer or whisk
  • spatula
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soften the Butter: Allow 1 cup of unsalted butter to soften for 30–45 minutes at room temperature or microwave for 10 seconds.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine softened butter, 1 cup cranberry sauce, 1/2 cup honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Taste and Adjust: Taste your butter and add more honey for sweetness or more cranberry sauce for tartness as desired.
  4. Chill the Butter: Transfer to a bowl or container, smooth the top, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Serve with Joy: Serve the chilled butter with warm biscuits, toast, or pancakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IU

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks in the fridge. For a vegan option, swap honey for maple syrup and use coconut oil instead of butter.

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