Description
Cranberry Honey Butter is a luscious spread that combines the creamy texture of whipped butter with the sweet-tart flavor of fresh cranberries and honey. Each bite offers a delightful balance of sweetness and a hint of tang, making it a perfect accompaniment to warm bread or muffins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the chopped cranberries, honey, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl.
- Continue to mix on medium speed until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey.
- Transfer the cranberry honey butter to a serving dish or airtight container.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- This butter can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a sweeter version, substitute maple syrup for honey.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 50 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: 30 milligrams
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