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Cranberry Maple Butter
This Cranberry maple butter spread is a wonderful way to preserve the flavors of cranberries and enjoy them throughout the year. If you want to can it, we’ll walk you through it step-by-step.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 64 tablespoons
Calories: 21 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds fresh or frozen cranberries
- ¾ cup maple sugar or substitute maple syrup
- 1 cup Juice from orange
- water
- orange zest
Instructions
- Grate orange directly into a medium saucepan.
- Add cranberries, maple sugar or maple syrup, plus the juice of one orange with enough water added to make one cup.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for about 10 minutes until the berries pop and are soft.
- Remove it from the heat and puree it using an immersion blender, a stand blender or a food processor.
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Optional Canning Instructions
- Heat jars. Ladle the butter into pint or half-pint jars, leaving a ¼-inch headspace.
- Remove the air bubbles with a bubble tool or a plastic or wooden chopstick.
- Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp paper towel or kitchen towel to clean off debris.
- Center lid. Screw on band fingertip tight.
- Process jars for 10 minutes.
Notes
- How to store it
- Canning this fruit butter is optional. If you do, store it in a cool dark place for up to a year.
- If you choose to not can it, store it in a jar or another airtight container for up to three months if it is not opened. Use opened jars within one month.
- How to use it
- Cranberry butter spread can be used in various ways to add a unique flavor to your meals and snacks. Here are a few ideas for its use:
- Spread on Toast: Cranberry butter is perfect for spreading on a slice of toast or a bagel, as with marmalades, jams, or jellies. Its tangy and sweet flavor pairs well with the crispness of the bread. Enjoy it plain, or combine it with cream cheese for an extra creamy and delicious spread.
- Top Pancakes and Waffles: Give your breakfast a delightful twist by adding a dollop of cranberry butter spread to your pancakes or waffles. It adds a burst of fruity flavor and enhances the overall taste of your breakfast.
- Mix in Yogurt or Oatmeal: Stir a spoonful of cranberry butter spread into your yogurt or oatmeal for a fruity and comforting twist. It adds a touch of sweet, tart flavor, making your breakfast or snack more enjoyable.
- Use as a Filling: Use cranberry butter spread to fill pastries, cakes, or cookies. Spread it between cake layers, swirl it into muffin batter, or use it as a filling for thumbprint cookies. Its vibrant flavor will elevate your baked goods.
- Glaze for Meats: Make a glaze for meats, particularly poultry like chicken or turkey. Mix it with citrus juice, soy sauce, or balsamic vinegar, and brush it onto the meat before baking or grilling. The sweet and tangy flavors of cranberry butter will add a delicious glaze and complement the savory taste of the food.
- Cheese Pairing: Cranberry butter spread pairs wonderfully with various types of cheese. Serve it alongside a cheese platter as a fruity accompaniment. It works well with soft cheeses like Brie, creamy cheeses like goat cheese, or even aged cheddar.
- Dessert Topping: Drizzle cranberry butter spread over ice cream, cheesecake, or pound cake for a delightful dessert topping. The tangy cranberry flavor will provide a refreshing contrast to the sweetness of the dessert.
- Sandwiches: Spread some on your sandwich instead of mayonnaise. It’s especially delicious on leftover turkey sandwiches and chicken sandwiches.
- Gifts: This cranberry butter makes a delicious, unique Christmas or Thanksgiving gift for friends and family.
Nutrition Information
Calories
21kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.004g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
44mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
23IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 64tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 21kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 23IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.