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Easy Homemade Cranberry Honey Butter

Turn simple butter into a vibrant, sweet-and-tangy spread perfect for holiday bread and beyond. This Cranberry Honey Butter is ridiculously easy, fast, and makes a wonderful homemade gift.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course: Condiment, Spread
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tsp grated orange zest
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Hand mixer or Spatula
  • airtight container

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Ensure butter is properly softened to room temperature. This is key for even blending.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine the softened butter, finely chopped dried cranberries, honey, grated orange zest, and kosher salt.
  3. Step 3: Blend the ingredients using a hand mixer on low speed (then increase slightly) or a sturdy spatula/wooden spoon until everything is well combined and the cranberries and zest are evenly distributed throughout the butter. Avoid over-mixing.
  4. Step 4: Your Cranberry Honey Butter is now ready to use or store. (Optional: taste and adjust if needed).

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator. Use quality ingredients for the best flavor. This butter is delicious on warm dinner rolls, biscuits, cornbread, muffins, pancakes, waffles, and scones.