Description
This Christmas Cranberry Honey Butter with Orange Cardamom Swirl is a festive and flavorful spread perfect for holidays or cozy snacks. It combines tart cranberries, sweet honey, bright orange, and warm cardamom for a delightful taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 115g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened
- 60g (¼ cup) Pure Honey
- 120g (1 cup) Fresh Cranberries, Finely Chopped
- Zest of 1 Large Orange (about 2 tsp)
- ¼ tsp Ground Cardamom
- Pinch of Fine Sea Salt
- Extra Orange Zest (½ tsp) for Garnish
Instructions
- Cream Butter & Honey: Beat softened butter and honey until smooth, then add salt.
- Fold in Cranberries: Gently fold in chopped cranberries, avoiding overmixing.
- Infuse Orange Cardamom: Mix orange zest and cardamom with a bit of butter to create a paste.
- Shape & Swirl: Spread butter on parchment, dollop infused butter, and swirl gently.
- Chill & Firm: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Cut & Serve: Cut into squares and serve with bread or biscuits.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened but not melted for a smooth texture. Finely chop cranberries for even distribution. Fresh orange zest provides the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: cranberry butter,honey butter,orange cardamom,christmas,holiday,spread,breakfast,brunch,recipe