Description
Cranberry Holiday Butter is a festive and flavorful spread perfect for adding a sweet and tangy twist to your holiday breads, rolls, or crackers. Made with creamy butter, tart cranberry sauce, fresh orange juice, honey, aromatic cinnamon, and a touch of confectioner’s sugar, this easy no-cook recipe brings a vibrant burst of holiday cheer to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter Base
- 3 sticks butter, softened
Flavorings
- 1 cup whole cranberry sauce
- Juice of 1/2 medium orange
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3–4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
Instructions
- Soften the Butter: Allow the butter to come to room temperature so it becomes soft and easy to mix. This step ensures a smooth texture in the final cranberry butter.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the softened butter, whole cranberry sauce, fresh orange juice, honey, ground cinnamon, and confectioner’s sugar.
- Mix Thoroughly: Using a hand mixer or a sturdy spoon, blend all ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and uniformly combined with no large lumps of butter remaining.
- Refrigerate to Set: Transfer the cranberry butter mixture into a serving dish or airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the butter to firm up.
- Serve and Enjoy: Bring the cranberry holiday butter out of the fridge a few minutes before serving to let it soften slightly. Spread on warm breads, muffins, or crackers to enhance your holiday meals with a burst of seasonal flavor.
Notes
- This recipe does not require cooking, making it quick and easy for the holidays.
- Adjust cinnamon quantity to taste for a milder or spicier flavor.
- Use fresh orange juice for the best citrus brightness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Consider adding a pinch of salt if you prefer a balanced sweet-savory flavor.
