Description
This Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter is a festive, creamy, and lightly sweet spread made with butter, cranberry sauce, and honey. Perfect for holiday brunches, dinners, and homemade gifts, this ruby-red butter adds a touch of Christmas magic to every bite — spread it on rolls, pancakes, or toast for an instant holiday upgrade!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- 3 tablespoons honey (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Soften the butter by leaving it at room temperature for 30–60 minutes, or microwaving it briefly until soft but not melted.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, whole berry cranberry sauce, honey, cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt.
- Mix with a hand mixer or stand mixer for 1–2 minutes until the mixture is fluffy and well-blended.
- Taste the Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter and adjust sweetness with more honey or tartness with more cranberry sauce.
- Scoop the Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter into a jar or small dish, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use. Let it soften slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use real butter for the best creamy richness.
- Whip thoroughly for a light, fluffy texture.
- Add flavor variations like orange zest, maple syrup, or nutmeg.
- Store refrigerated for up to 10 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- For gifting, spoon into mini jars, tie with ribbon, and label.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Spread, Holiday Recipe
- Method: No-Bake, Mixed
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 25mg