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Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter Recipe

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This Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter combines creamy unsalted butter with vibrant cranberry sauce and sweet honey, enhanced with vanilla and a pinch of salt. It’s a festive, flavorful spread perfect for warm biscuits, toast, or pancakes during the holiday season.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Soften the Butter: Ensure your unsalted butter is at room temperature to make blending easier. If short on time, microwave it for about 10 seconds, taking care not to melt it.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, cranberry sauce, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Taste and Adjust: Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired, or add more cranberry sauce for a tangier flavor.
  4. Chill: Transfer the butter into a decorative serving dish or airtight container. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Serve: Once chilled, serve the cranberry honey butter spread on warm biscuits, toast, or pancakes for a festive holiday treat.

Notes

  • If homemade cranberry sauce is not available, store-bought cranberry sauce works perfectly.
  • Use room temperature butter to ensure a smooth and creamy blend.
  • Adjust honey and cranberry sauce quantities based on personal taste preferences.
  • Keep refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain freshness and texture.
  • Great as a gift when placed in decorative jars.