Description
This Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter is a delightful, festive spread that combines creamy unsalted butter with sweet honey, tart cranberry sauce, and warm cinnamon. Perfect for adding a seasonal touch to your morning toast, pancakes, or fresh bread, this easy no-cook recipe can be whipped up in minutes and refrigerated for rich flavor melding.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 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 the Butter: Begin by ensuring the unsalted butter is softened at room temperature for about 30 minutes to make it easier to mix.
- Beat the Butter: In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth, about 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: Carefully fold in the cranberry sauce using a spatula so that it distributes evenly without over-mixing.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt gently until the butter mixture achieves a uniform texture and color.
- Transfer and Smooth: Transfer the cranberry honey butter into a serving dish or decorative jar. Smooth the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon for a polished presentation.
- Refrigerate: For the best flavor, refrigerate the butter for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Enjoy this festive butter spread on fresh bread, toast, pancakes, or waffles for a deliciously seasonal treat.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is properly softened for easy mixing and fluffy texture.
- You can use homemade or store-bought cranberry sauce depending on your preference.
- Refrigerating the butter enhances the flavor melding and improves spreadability.
- Use a spatula for folding in cranberry sauce to avoid breaking up the texture too much.
- This butter can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
