Description
Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of this Maple Cranberry Butter, a delightful spread perfect for breakfast treats or holiday dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Cranberry Mixture:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Additional:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare Cranberry Mixture: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, maple syrup, water, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt. Simmer for 10–12 minutes until cranberries burst and mixture thickens. Cool.
- Blend Ingredients: Transfer cranberry mixture to a blender. Add softened butter, blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Adjust sweetness or spice if desired.
- Store and Serve: Transfer to a jar, refrigerate, and let soften at room temperature before serving on various dishes.
Notes
- Delicious on biscuits, toast, pancakes, waffles, or holiday rolls
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop + Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
