Cranberry Honey Butter
This Cranberry Honey Butter is a festive, sweet, and tangy spread made with real butter, dried cranberries, honey, and orange zest. Perfect for toast, biscuits, or gifting during the holidays, this homemade butter is a flavorful addition to any brunch or breakfast table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 1¼ cups (10–12 servings)
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, chopped cranberries, honey, orange zest, and salt.
- Beat with a hand mixer or stir with a spoon until smooth and fully combined.
- Transfer to an airtight container or shape into a log using parchment paper.
- Chill for at least 2 hours for a firmer texture, or serve immediately if preferred soft.
Notes
- Substitute maple syrup for honey for a warmer, richer flavor.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or splash of vanilla extract for a more festive variation.
- Use lemon zest instead of orange for a brighter, tangier twist.
- For gifting, pack in mini jars or parchment-wrapped logs and refrigerate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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