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Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter

Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter: Sweeten Your Holidays

Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter combines sweet honey and tart cranberries for a festive spread that sweetens your holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Butter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter substitute with coconut oil for a vegan option
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce use homemade or store-bought for convenience
  • 1/2 cup Honey swap with maple syrup for a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt omit if using salted butter

Equipment

  • medium mixing bowl
  • hand mixer or whisk
  • plastic wrap or lid

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soften the butter by allowing it to reach room temperature, or microwave for 10-15 seconds until soft but not melted.
  2. Mix ingredients together in a bowl: combine softened butter, cranberry sauce, honey, optional vanilla extract, and salt, blending until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed by adding more honey or cranberry sauce.
  4. Chill the mixture in a covered dish for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
  5. Serve and enjoy the Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter spread on warm biscuits, toast, pancakes, or as a dip for fresh fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for best mixing results. The spread can be made in advance and stored in the fridge.

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