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Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter

Delightful Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter for Festive Joy

This Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter is a quick and festive spread that combines sweet and tart flavors, perfect for enhancing holiday dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce adjust based on desired flavor profile
  • 1/2 cup honey can substitute with maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure extract for best taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt omit if using salted butter

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • whisk
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soften the butter by ensuring it is at room temperature and feels soft but not melted.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened butter with cranberry sauce, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  3. Taste the mixture and adjust flavors with more honey for sweetness or more cranberry sauce for tartness.
  4. Transfer the butter to a decorative dish or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Once chilled, serve the butter generously on warm biscuits, toast, or pancakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for holiday gatherings, this butter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to two weeks or frozen for three months.

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