Description
This Cranberry Honey Butter is a delightful and versatile spread combining creamy butter, sweet honey, tangy dried cranberries, and fresh orange zest. Perfect for enhancing warm rolls, muffins, toast, or pancakes, it adds a festive and flavorful touch to your breakfast or snack. Easy to prepare and store, it also serves as a unique topping for roasted sweet potatoes or cornbread.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp grated orange zest
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, finely chopped dried cranberries, honey, grated orange zest, and kosher salt.
- Beat the Mixture: Use a hand mixer or a spoon to beat the mixture until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the butter becomes light and fluffy, ensuring even distribution of all flavors.
- Transfer and Store: Scoop the prepared butter into an airtight container or small jars. If giving as a gift, mason jars or decorative containers make beautiful packaging. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months to maintain freshness.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spread the cranberry honey butter on warm rolls, muffins, toast, or pancakes. It also pairs wonderfully as a topping for roasted sweet potatoes or cornbread, adding a charming seasonal flair to your meals.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter for better control over the saltiness.
- Adjust honey quantity based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Ensure cranberries are finely chopped to mix evenly throughout the butter.
- Allow butter to soften at room temperature before mixing for easier blending.
- Store in an airtight container to prevent absorption of other fridge odors.
