🍯 Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter

 

🍯 Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter

If you want to add a touch of magic to your holiday table, this Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter is pure joy in a jar. Sweet, tangy cranberries blended with creamy butter and golden honey create the perfect festive spread for rolls, biscuits, pancakes, or even roasted vegetables!

It’s buttery, fruity, and beautifully pink — a simple homemade gift or a stunning addition to your Christmas brunch spread. 🎁✨

💖 Smooth, sweet, and oh-so-festive — it tastes like the holidays in every bite!

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

🎄 Festive & colorful — a holiday showstopper

🍯 Just 3 main ingredients

🎁 Perfect for gifting in little jars

🍞 Delicious on biscuits, muffins, and toast

🧂 Ingredients

(Makes about 1½ cups)

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries

¼ cup honey

1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)

Pinch of salt

🍴 Instructions

1. Prepare the cranberries:

In a small saucepan, cook cranberries over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until they burst and soften. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

2. Blend the butter:

In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine softened butter, cooled cranberries, honey, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.

3. Adjust sweetness:

Taste and add powdered sugar if desired for a sweeter flavor.

4. Store and serve:

Transfer to jars or ramekins. Chill until firm (about 1 hour).

Serve at room temperature for easy spreading.

💡 Pro Tips

Use whipped butter for an extra-light texture.

Add a splash of orange zest for a citrus twist.

Store in the fridge up to 10 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Beautiful as a DIY edible gift — tie with ribbon and a holiday tag!