Straight from a valued customer, this cranberry butter recipe is a true Southern gift that brings warmth and flavor to any holiday table. The combination of sweet honey, tart cranberries, and bright orange creates a delicious spread that's both simple to make and impressively versatile.
This sweet and tangy butter is perfect for slathering on warm biscuits, toast, or crusty artisan bread. It also makes a thoughtful homemade gift during the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) soft butter, room temperature
- 2-3 tablespoons honey (adjust to taste)
- 1/3 cup RHBulk dried cranberries
- 1-2 teaspoons RHBulk orange peel granules
Instructions
- Allow butter to soften at room temperature until easily spreadable.
- In a medium bowl, combine the soft butter, honey, chopped dried cranberries, and orange peel granules.
- Beat all ingredients together using a hand mixer or whisk until well blended and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or lidded jar, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove from refrigerator 10-15 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
Flavor Variations
Mix and match with other premium bulk ingredients from RHBulk to create your own signature flavored butters:
- Blueberry Orange Butter: Substitute dried cultivated blueberries for cranberries
- Herb Butter: Add fresh or dried rosemary or thyme for a savory twist
- Spiced Cranberry Butter: Mix in cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, or ginger for extra warmth
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. This recipe easily doubles for gift-giving!