Description
Add holiday charm to your breakfast table with this irresistibly festive Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter. Creamy, sweet, and beautifully speckled with tangy cranberries, this easy recipe brings together just a few ingredients to make something truly magical. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast spreads, holiday food ideas, or a giftable homemade treat, this cranberry honey butter is a must-try. It’s an easy recipe that transforms toast, pancakes, muffins, and more into a warm holiday delight. Perfect for brunch spreads, Christmas dinner ideas, or even a healthy-ish snack depending on how you serve it!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1 pinch sea salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
Zest of 1 orange (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring butter to room temperature until soft but not melted.
2. Finely chop the dried cranberries for even distribution.
3. In a mixing bowl, whip the softened butter using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
4. Add honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat again until fully combined.
5. Fold in the chopped cranberries gently with a rubber spatula.
6. Add optional flavorings like cinnamon or orange zest if desired, and mix lightly.
7. Transfer the mixture into jars or ramekins. Smooth the tops and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
8. Serve chilled or slightly softened with breads, pancakes, muffins, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
Use high-quality honey and butter for the richest flavor.
For a smoother butter, chop cranberries finely or pulse in a food processor.
Let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving for best spreadability.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Holiday / Christmas
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4.5
- Fiber: 0.1
- Protein: 0.2
- Cholesterol: 25
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