Go Back
–+ servings
Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter

Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter: A Festive Spread Delight

This Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter is a creamy and vibrant spread that brings festive cheer to your holiday gatherings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1 pinch salt omit if using salted butter

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Airtight container
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soften the unsalted butter at room temperature, ensuring it's soft but not melted.
  2. Mix the softened butter with cranberry sauce, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness with more honey or tartness with more cranberry sauce as desired.
  4. Transfer to a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Serve alongside warm biscuits, toast, or pancakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mg

Notes

This butter can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge or frozen for up to 3 months. Allow to sit at room temperature for easy spreading before serving.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!