Holiday Cranberry Butter
Elevate your holiday table with this festive and flavorful Holiday Cranberry Butter! Bursting with the vibrant tartness of fresh cranberries and a hint of citrusy orange zest, this creamy spread is sweetened with just the right touch of sugar and warmed by subtle notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfectly softened butter is whipped to a luxurious texture before being blended with a tangy homemade cranberry sauce for a spread that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in under 20 minutes and ideal for make-ahead preparation, this versatile butter pairs beautifully with warm biscuits, flaky scones, or golden holiday bread. Its seasonal flavors make it a must-have addition to your festive gatherings or as a thoughtful edible gift.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh cranberries
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.25 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 0.125 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Rinse and drain the cranberries, then place them in a small saucepan.
Add 2 tablespoons of water and granulated sugar to the cranberries.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens into a sauce, about 5 minutes.
Remove the cranberry sauce from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter using a hand mixer or stand mixer until it becomes light and fluffy.
Add the cooled cranberry sauce, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the butter.
Mix until all the ingredients are well combined and the butter is evenly tinted with the cranberries.
Transfer the Holiday Cranberry Butter to an airtight container or shape it into a log using parchment paper.
Chill the butter in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the cranberry butter spread over warm biscuits, scones, toast, or holiday bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1894 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.4 g | 247% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.6 g | 608% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 332 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 225 mg | 5% | |
*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.
