Recipe: Cranberry Butter ππ
Description: This delightful Cranberry Butter recipe combines the sweet-tart flavors of cranberries with the creamy richness of butter, creating a delectable spread perfect for any occasion. Whether served on a brunch table, as a Thanksgiving treat, or molded for a special Valentine’s Day surprise, this Cranberry Butter is sure to impress. Plus, it can be made ahead of time and frozen, offering convenience without compromising on flavor.
Total Time: 5 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: Not applicable
Yield: Approximately 2 cups
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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1 | Butter |
1/4 | Whole berry cranberry sauce |
1/4 | Dried cranberries |
1/2 | Brown sugar |
2 | Buttermilk |
1 | Orange zest |
1 | Lemon, zest of |
1/2 | Honey |
4 | Walnuts |
Instructions:
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Whip Butter: In a food processor or using a hand-held mixer, whip the softened butter at medium speed until it turns pale yellow in color.
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Add Ingredients: Incorporate the cranberries, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, honey, walnuts, orange zest, and lemon zest into the whipped butter. Continue whipping until the mixture takes on a light pink hue.
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Incorporate Buttermilk: Gradually add the buttermilk to the butter mixture, whipping until fully incorporated.
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Freeze Ahead: If preparing in advance, freeze the Cranberry Butter. When ready to serve, simply thaw and add 1 teaspoon of buttermilk before re-whipping to restore its creamy consistency.
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Serve and Enjoy: This Cranberry Butter is versatile and pairs wonderfully with sweet breads, muffins, pancakes, waffles, and French toast.
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Note: If using a food processor, add the walnuts last and fold them in by hand to prevent them from being ground into a powder.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 2192
- Fat Content: 187.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 117g
- Cholesterol Content: 488.6mg
- Sodium Content: 1358.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 141g
- Fiber Content: 2g
- Sugar Content: 137.2g
- Protein Content: 3.6g
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Cranberry Butter, a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess that will elevate any meal or snack!