Description
This Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter recipe is a festive holiday spread made with fresh cranberries, sweet honey, and creamy butter. It’s the perfect addition to dinner rolls, pancakes, and even sandwiches. Ideal for gifting or brightening up your holiday table, this sweet-tart butter is easy to make and unforgettable. Great for Christmas brunches, edible gifts, and seasonal spreads.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup fresh cranberries
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
1 pinch salt (if using unsalted butter)
Instructions
1. In a small saucepan, combine cranberries with a splash of water. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until they pop and soften. Mash slightly and let cool.
2. In a mixing bowl, whip softened butter until fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
3. Add cooled cranberries, honey, and orange zest (if using) to the whipped butter. Mix until well combined and pink in color.
4. Taste and adjust sweetness with more honey if needed. Add a pinch of salt if using unsalted butter.
5. Transfer to a serving dish or jars. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh or frozen cranberries for best flavor and texture.
This butter is perfect for make-ahead entertaining or gifting in jars.
Orange zest adds a lovely citrusy brightness but is optional.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Spreads
- Method: Stovetop + Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg