Description
A delightful blend of sweet cranberries and rich butter, perfect for slathering on warm biscuits or as a topping for pancakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse and sort the cranberries, discarding any bruised ones.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries and a few tablespoons of water over medium heat and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the room temperature butter until light and creamy.
- Gradually add in honey and vanilla extract, mixing until well-combined.
- Once the cranberries have cooled slightly, fold them gently into the butter mixture.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
- Transfer to a decorative jar and serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use vegan butter. Maple syrup can replace honey for a vegan alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: holiday, spread, cranberry, butter, sweet, festive