Description
A delightful and festive spread made with butter, honey, and cranberries, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, powdered sugar, and honey. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chopped cranberries, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl. Mix on low speed until the cranberries are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more honey or powdered sugar.
- Transfer the cranberry honey butter to a serving dish or an airtight container. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with warm bread, rolls, or muffins.
Notes
- For a festive touch, add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the butter for extra flavor.
- Substitute maple syrup for honey for a different sweetener option that pairs well with the cranberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg