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Irresistible Cranberry-Orange Butter Recipe for Perfect Holidays

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This cranberry-orange compound butter is a quick and easy recipe that adds a vibrant, tangy-sweet flavor to your holiday meals. Perfect for spreading on warm rolls, pancakes, or roasted vegetables, it’s a festive treat that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed)
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup as a substitute)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: Dash of cinnamon or handful of chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Let the unsalted butter soften at room temperature until it’s easy to spread but not melted.
  2. Rinse fresh cranberries and pat them dry. If using frozen cranberries, let them thaw completely and drain any excess liquid.
  3. Use a microplane to zest one medium-sized orange, avoiding the white pith.
  4. In a food processor, combine the softened butter, cranberries, orange zest, honey, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Blend the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides with a spatula as needed.
  6. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or citrus flavor by adding more honey or orange zest.
  7. Transfer the butter to a mixing bowl or onto a sheet of wax paper.
  8. Shape the butter into a log using the wax paper, roll it tightly, and twist the ends to seal. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
  9. Alternatively, scoop the butter into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator.

Notes

[‘Make sure your butter is softened, not melted, for proper blending.’, ‘Fresh cranberries yield the best flavor, but dried cranberries or cranberry jam can be used as substitutes.’, ‘Avoid grating too deeply into the orange pith to prevent bitterness.’, ‘Chill the butter before serving for better texture and flavor.’, ‘Experiment with add-ins like vanilla extract, cinnamon, or chopped nuts for extra flavor.’]

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