Vanilla Bean and Fresh Cranberry Butter
A delightful blend of tart cranberries and sweet vanilla bean, this creamy butter is perfect for spreading on toast or incorporating into your favorite recipes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag of fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and place on medium heat.
- Stir continuously until the mixture reaches a bubbling simmer, then reduce heat to low.
- Cook on low until the cranberries fully break down and the mixture thickens, about 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Transfer the cooled butter into glass jars with lids and store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or freeze for a couple of months.
Notes
Experiment with variations by adding orange zest, spices, or nuts to customize the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cranberry butter, vanilla butter, homemade condiment, fall recipes