Description
This Cranberry Holiday Butter is a festive and flavorful compound butter perfect for spreading on warm rolls, biscuits, pancakes, or holiday breads. Made with softened unsalted butter, finely chopped dried cranberries, a touch of honey or maple syrup, orange zest, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, this butter brings a deliciously sweet and tangy twist to your holiday spreads. It’s easy to prepare, requires no cooking, and can be made ahead to add a burst of seasonal flavor to your meals.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the softened unsalted butter, finely chopped dried cranberries, honey or maple syrup, orange zest, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Use a spatula or hand mixer to blend everything together until the mixture is smooth and the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Shape and Chill: Transfer the cranberry butter to a small serving dish or place it on a sheet of parchment paper and roll it into a log shape. Wrap tightly to keep its form. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the butter to firm up before serving.
- Serve: Remove the cranberry butter from the refrigerator and serve chilled or let soften at room temperature. It pairs wonderfully with warm rolls, biscuits, pancakes, or any holiday breads for a festive treat.
Notes
- This cranberry butter can be prepared up to 1 week ahead and stored refrigerated in an airtight container.
- For an extra festive touch, add a splash of fresh orange juice or mix in a few chopped pecans to the butter before chilling.
