Description
This Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter recipe is a festive and flavorful spread made by blending softened unsalted butter with sweet honey, tart cranberry sauce, warm cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for adding a seasonal twist to bread, toast, pancakes, or waffles, this easy no-cook butter spread brings a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors to your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
Flavorings
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Soften Butter: Begin by ensuring the unsalted butter is softened, making it easier to mix. Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes if needed.
- Beat Butter: In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened butter and use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat it until creamy and smooth, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add Honey: Gradually add the honey to the creamed butter, continuing to beat until the mixture is well combined and fluffy.
- Fold in Cranberry Sauce: Next, carefully fold in the cranberry sauce using a spatula, ensuring that it distributes evenly throughout the butter mixture without over-mixing.
- Add Vanilla, Cinnamon, and Salt: Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt to the bowl. Mix gently until all ingredients are incorporated, and the mixture has a uniform texture and color.
- Transfer and Smooth: Once combined, transfer the cranberry honey butter into a serving dish or decorative jar for easy spreading. Smooth the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon for presentation.
- Chill: For the best flavor, refrigerate the butter for at least an hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Serve the Christmas cranberry honey butter with fresh bread, toast, or use it as a delightful topping for pancakes or waffles.
Notes
- Ensure butter is fully softened for easy mixing and smooth texture.
- You can use homemade or store-bought cranberry sauce depending on preference and availability.
- Adjust cinnamon quantity based on taste for more or less warmth.
- Refrigeration is key to allow flavors to meld and to firm up the butter for spreading.
- This butter should be stored refrigerated and consumed within one week for best freshness.
