Cranberry Honey Orange Butter

This cranberry honey orange butter is sweet, tangy, and absolutely perfect for the holidays.
Made with softened butter, dried cranberries, honey, and fresh orange zest, it’s a simple compound butter that tastes gourmet but takes just minutes to prepare.
Spread it on warm toast, muffins, biscuits, or dinner rolls for a festive touch.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, add the softened butter.
2. Mix in the chopped dried cranberries.
3. Add honey, orange zest, and kosher salt.
4. Stir until everything is evenly combined and creamy.
5. Transfer to a jar or shape into a log using plastic wrap.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
7. Serve chilled or slightly softened for easy spreading.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Chill Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings: About 12 servings

Serving Ideas

• Spread on warm biscuits
• Top pancakes or waffles
• Use on holiday dinner rolls
• Add to muffins or quick breads

Storage Tips

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.