Description
Ready in just 5 minutes and bursting with festive flavor, this Homemade Cranberry Honey Butter is the easiest way to upgrade your breakfast, brunch, or holiday spread. With its creamy, pink texture and the sweet-tart blend of cranberries and honey, this recipe is perfect for quick breakfast ideas, easy recipes for gifting, and delicious food ideas to wow your guests. Whether slathered on warm toast or paired with biscuits, it’s a delightful treat you’ll make again and again.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup dried cranberries (preferably sweetened)
3 tablespoons honey
1 pinch sea salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
1. Let the butter soften at room temperature for about 30–60 minutes until spreadable but not melted.
2. If dried cranberries are tough, soak them in warm water for 5–10 minutes, then pat them dry.
3. In a food processor, combine the softened butter, cranberries, and honey. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and the cranberries are finely chopped.
4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
5. Taste the butter and adjust the sweetness with more honey if needed. Add orange zest or spices for extra flavor.
6. Transfer the butter to a glass jar or airtight container.
7. Refrigerate for up to 10 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
8. Serve at room temperature on toast, pancakes, waffles, scones, or biscuits.
Notes
For best texture, always soften the butter before blending.
Soaking the cranberries makes them easier to blend and prevents tough bits.
Add orange zest or spices for seasonal variations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spreads & Butters
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg