Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter Recipe
This Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter is a festive and flavorful spread perfect for the holiday season. Combining the tartness of cranberry sauce with the sweetness of honey and the richness of creamy butter, this easy-to-make recipe adds a delightful twist to biscuits, toast, or pancakes. It requires minimal preparation and can be made ahead of time for stress-free entertaining.
- Author: reem
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Soften the Butter: Ensure your unsalted butter is at room temperature to make it easier to blend with the other ingredients. If you’re short on time, microwave it for about 10 seconds but be careful not to melt it.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, cranberry sauce, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Using a hand mixer or whisk, blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the mixture and add more honey if you want it sweeter or more cranberry sauce for tanginess, adjusting to your preference.
- Chill: Transfer the butter into a serving dish or airtight container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Once chilled, serve your Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter on warm biscuits, toast, or pancakes for a festive holiday treat.
Notes
- The butter needs to be softened but not melted for best blending results.
- You can use homemade cranberry sauce for a fresher taste or store-bought for convenience.
- Adjust the sweetness and tartness by varying the amount of honey and cranberry sauce according to your taste.
- Store the butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within one week for optimal freshness.
- This butter also freezes well; freeze in small portions and thaw before use.
Keywords: Christmas butter, cranberry honey butter, holiday spread, festive butter recipe, easy holiday recipe