Description
A festive buttery spread combining tart cranberries, sweet honey, and creamy butter, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Fresh Cranberries (or frozen)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup Honey (or maple syrup for a substitute)
- 1 teaspoon Citrus Zest (orange or lemon)
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon or Nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar (for cooking cranberries)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries with a splash of water and a tablespoon of sugar. Cook over medium heat until they begin to burst, about 10 minutes.
- Once the cranberries have cooled, blend them in a food processor with room-temperature unsalted butter, honey, and zest until you achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
- Incorporate your choice of ground cinnamon or nutmeg, mixing until well combined.
- Taste the mixture; adjust sweetness or spices as needed.
- Transfer to a jar and refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors meld. Serve spread over warm muffins or toast.
Notes
For best results, let butter reach room temperature before mixing. Taste and adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cranberry butter, holiday spread, Christmas recipes