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Cranberry Honey Butter Recipe

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Festive Cranberry Honey Butter with tart cranberries, rich honey, and warm spices blended into creamy butter. Perfect holiday spread for rolls, pancakes, waffles, or gift jars.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • Zest of 1 orange (optional)

Instructions

  • 1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook cranberries with 2 tablespoons water until they burst and soften, about 5-7 minutes. Mash lightly and let cool.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, beat softened butter with electric mixer until creamy.
  • 3. Add cooled cranberries, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and orange zest. Beat until well combined and fluffy.
  • 4. Transfer to small serving bowl or jar. Refrigerate 30 minutes to firm up.
  • 5. Serve at room temperature with breads, pancakes, or as holiday gifts.

Notes

  • Use softened butter for smooth texture.
  • Make ahead and store refrigerated up to 2 weeks.
  • Perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas gift in mini mason jars.
  • Freeze up to 3 months.

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Keywords: cranberry honey butter, holiday butter, thanksgiving butter, flavored butter

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