Description
A rich, creamy, and festive butter blended with sweet honey and tangy cranberries. This simple spread adds a holiday touch to breads, biscuits, and breakfast favorites with its perfect balance of sweetness and brightness.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup dried cranberries finely chopped
1 teaspoon orange zest optional
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Let the butter soften at room temperature until smooth and spreadable
2. Beat the butter and honey together until light and fluffy
3. Add chopped cranberries, vanilla extract, orange zest, and salt
4. Mix until evenly combined
5. Whip briefly for a light texture
6. Transfer to a container or shape into a log
7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving
Notes
Use high-quality butter for best flavor
Finely chop cranberries for even distribution
Let butter soften slightly before serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas butter, cranberry butter, honey butter, holiday spread