Description
A festive and creamy sweet spread made with cranberries and honey, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prep the Cranberries: Wash and coarsely chop fresh cranberries (if using dried, soak them until plump and chop finely).
- Cream the Butter: In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Incorporate Sweetness: Add honey, salt, and cinnamon; mix until combined.
- Add the Cranberries: Gently fold in the chopped cranberries.
- Taste and Adjust: Adjust sweetness with more honey if desired.
- Chill: Transfer to a decorative dish, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Serve: Allow to sit out for a few minutes before serving for perfect spreadability.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. Can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, butter, spread, holiday, sweet, cranberry, honey, festive