Description
Delightful Cranberry Honey Butter spreads delicious seasonal cheer across homemade toast and warm rolls. Sweet-tart cranberries blend perfectly with golden honey, creating a luxurious spread that elevates simple bread into a gourmet experience you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) dried cranberries, finely chopped
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) orange zest
Seasoning:
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt
Instructions
- Gather ingredients at room temperature to ensure smooth blending and optimal texture.
- Using a hand mixer or whisk, thoroughly combine softened butter with finely chopped dried cranberries, creating a vibrant, textured base.
- Gently fold in honey, infusing the mixture with natural sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Incorporate fresh orange zest to add bright, citrusy notes that complement the cranberry’s tartness.
- Sprinkle kosher salt to enhance and balance the overall flavor profile of the butter.
- Whip the mixture until it becomes uniformly smooth and well-integrated, with cranberries evenly distributed.
- Transfer the creamy spread into a clean, airtight glass container to preserve freshness.
- Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, allowing flavors to meld and develop.
- For extended storage, freeze the butter for up to 3 months, maintaining its quality and taste.
- Before serving, let the butter sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to soften and become easily spreadable.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing and smooth incorporation of ingredients.
- Toast dried cranberries lightly before chopping to enhance their natural sweetness and intensify flavor.
- Experiment with different honey varieties like wildflower or lavender for unique taste profiles.
- Substitute dairy butter with vegan alternatives like coconut or plant-based butter for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg