Description
Cranberry Honey Butter is a luscious spread that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sweetness of honey, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Its creamy texture melts beautifully on warm bread, enhancing every bite with a burst of fruity goodness and a hint of floral notes.
Ingredients
- Cranberries: 1 cup, fresh or frozen, chopped
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks), softened to room temperature
- Honey: 1/2 cup, preferably raw for added flavor
- Powdered Sugar: 1/4 cup, to taste
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon, for depth of flavor
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter and honey, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Add the chopped cranberries, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture.
- Using a hand mixer, blend the ingredients on medium speed until well combined and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness by adding more powdered sugar if desired.
- Transfer the cranberry honey butter to a serving dish or airtight container.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- This butter can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a sweeter version, increase the honey or powdered sugar.
- Substitute maple syrup for honey for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: spreads
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 5 milligrams
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 9 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
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