Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this delightful Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter Recipe. This sweet and tangy butter is a breeze to prepare, taking just 20 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for spreading on warm biscuits, pancakes, or toast, it’s a versatile addition to any festive meal. The flavors meld beautifully when chilled, making it an ideal make-ahead treat for busy holiday hosts. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy brunch with friends or gifting it in a decorative jar, this cranberry honey butter will quickly become a cherished favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
Instructions
- Soften the butter at room temperature until easy to mix. If short on time, microwave for about 10 seconds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, cranberry sauce, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more honey or cranberry sauce as desired.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled over warm biscuits, pancakes, or toast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg