Description
This Cranberry Honey Butter is a delightful and easy-to-make spread that combines creamy butter with sweet honey, tangy dried cranberries, and fragrant orange zest. Perfect for adding a festive touch to your breakfast or snack, it’s excellent on warm rolls, muffins, toast, or even as a topping for roasted sweet potatoes and cornbread.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp grated orange zest
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped dried cranberries, honey, orange zest, and kosher salt. Use a hand mixer or a spoon to beat the mixture until everything is fully incorporated and the butter becomes light and fluffy.
- Transfer and Store: Once the butter is fluffy and smooth, scoop it into an airtight container or small jars. If gifting, mason jars or small decorative containers work wonderfully. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spread the cranberry honey butter on warm rolls, muffins, toast, or pancakes for a delicious breakfast or snack. You can also use it as a topping for roasted sweet potatoes or cornbread for a savory twist. Enjoy the festive flavors with every bite!
Notes
- Softening the butter before mixing helps achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
- Finely chopping the dried cranberries ensures even distribution throughout the butter.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Use decorative jars to gift this butter as a festive treat.
