Christmas Spice Butter
Elevate your holiday table with this luxurious Christmas Spice Butter, a festive spread bursting with the warm, aromatic flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Infused with rich dark brown sugar, a hint of vanilla, zesty orange, and a subtle touch of sea salt, this butter transforms ordinary dishes into holiday masterpieces. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for spreading over warm bread, pancakes, or scones, or even topping roasted vegetables for a cozy twist. With its velvety texture and bold seasonal spices, this easy-to-make butter is a delightful way to add a festive flair to your Christmas brunch or dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
Place the softened unsalted butter in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger to the bowl.
Stir in the vanilla extract, dark brown sugar, orange zest, and a small pinch of sea salt.
Using a hand whisk, silicone spatula, or wooden spoon, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
Taste the butter and adjust spices or sweetness if desired.
Transfer the Christmas Spice Butter to a small serving dish or shape it into a log using parchment paper.
Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or softened to room temperature with bread, pancakes, scones, or roasted vegetables. Enjoy the festive flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
939 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.3 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.1 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 247 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 191 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 97 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
