Description
Sweet, creamy, and just the right amount of tart, this Homemade Cranberry Honey Butter is a quick breakfast favorite and one of the easiest spreads you can make. With only a few pantry ingredients and 10 minutes of prep, this easy recipe transforms simple butter into something festive and flavorful. Use it as a holiday brunch idea, for healthy snack spreads, or as part of your breakfast ideas rotation. It’s also a perfect homemade food gift idea!
Ingredients
113 g unsalted butter (1/2 cup)
1/3 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
Instructions
1. Take your unsalted butter out of the fridge and let it soften at room temperature.
2. Finely chop the dried cranberries by hand or pulse a few times in a food processor.
3. In a bowl, add softened butter, cranberries, honey, salt, and orange zest (if using). Mix well with a hand mixer or spatula until fluffy.
4. Transfer to a small jar, ramekin, or form into a log with parchment.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Use softened butter for easier mixing and fluffier texture.
For a citrus twist, orange zest adds a bright layer of flavor.
This makes a great edible gift — just jar, label, and chill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spreads
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 3.9
- Sodium: 24
- Fat: 9.7
- Saturated Fat: 6.1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5.2
- Fiber: 0.3
- Protein: 0.2
- Cholesterol: 27
Keywords: cranberry honey butter, easy spreads, holiday brunch, flavored butter