Description
Spread the holiday cheer with Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter! Tart cranberries, sweet honey, and cinnamon make the perfect festive treat.
Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
– 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
– 1/4 cup honey
– Zest of 1 orange
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Cranberries: Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Blend Cranberries: In a food processor, pulse the cranberries until they are finely chopped, but not pureed.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened butter, chopped cranberries, honey, orange zest, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix Thoroughly: Use a spatula or a hand mixer on low speed to combine all ingredients until the mixture is smooth and well-incorporated.
- Transfer to Container: Scoop the cranberry honey butter into a small bowl or an airtight container. Smooth the top with a spatula for an even finish.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate the cranberry honey butter for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together and to firm up the consistency.
- Serve: Serve the butter cold or at room temperature. It’s perfect as a spread on warm bread, muffins, or scones.
- Prep Time: 10 Minuten
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: desert
- Cuisine: american