Cranberry Butter
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
72
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Calories
55 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Cranberry Butter
Description
This cranberry butter recipe combines fresh cranberries, butter, powdered sugar, and fresh lemon juice blended until fully incorporated and smooth. The combination yields a creamy spread that carries the bright tartness of cranberries complemented by sweetened butter and a hint of citrus acidity. It is served chilled to maintain its consistency, making it easy to spread.
It pairs well as an accompaniment to hot rolls, toast, and crackers, enhancing these simple staples with vibrant flavor. The option to adjust cranberry intensity by increasing butter and blending longer is provided for a milder taste.
The recipe can be easily scaled down by making smaller batches. It freezes well, allowing preservation of its fresh flavor. These tips help integrate the cranberry butter as a versatile topping for various breads and snacks in seasonal or everyday meals.
Ingredients
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed is best
- 12 ounces butter
- 12 ounces cranberries fresh
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until thoroughly mixed. Chill until serving.
Notes
- Serve cranberry butter chilled alongside hot rolls, toast, crackers, or similar baked goods.
- For a milder cranberry flavor, increase butter quantity slightly and blend longer.
- Batch size can be reduced by dividing ingredient amounts as desired.
- The cranberry butter freezes well; thaw before use and stir if separation occurs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 72Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 55 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 55kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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