WHIPPED CRANBERRY ORANGE BUTTER

Whipped Cranberry Orange Butter is a delightful and easy-to-make spread that enhances a variety of dishes, from breakfast toast to holiday dinners. This whipped butter combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of maple syrup and the zest of fresh oranges to create a unique flavor profile. 

Making this compound butter recipe is quick and easy, requiring only 5-ingredients and results in an incredibly delicious festive holiday butter. With its simple prep time and remarkable taste, orange butter is an impressive addition to any kitchen!

Festive Whipped Compound Butter

This whipped cranberry orange butter offers a dynamic flavor profile that combines tartness, sweetness, and warmth. Each component plays a crucial role in creating a balanced and enjoyable spread.

Fresh orange zest contributes a vibrant citrus flavor that brightens the entire mixture. The zest enhances the butter’s creaminess, providing a refreshing contrast to the richness of the salted butter. The addition of maple syrup introduces natural sweetness, complementing the tart cranberries.

A dash of cinnamon adds warmth and depth to the flavor profile. This spice brings a gentle, familiar warmth that rounds out the experience. The spice notes linger pleasantly, enriching each bite without overpowering the butter’s primary flavors.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s super simple and easy! Preparing this recipe takes minimal time and effort. All ingredients can be mixed quickly, making it an easy addition to any meal.
• It’s different and unique. Flavored butter are nothing new, but they’re usually done with more savory or spiced flavors like rosemary or cinnamon. This butter will undoubtedly be a wonderful conversation starter amongst dinner guests.
• Versatile recipe. This butter is incredibly versatile. It can be spread on toast, muffins, or even pancakes. It also pairs well with roasted meats and vegetables, adding an unexpected twist to savory dishes.

Cranberry Butter Spread Ingredients

Butter: You will need 1 cup of salted butter, softened, so it is easier to mix and spread.

Cranberries: Use ⅓ cup of finely chopped dried cranberries for tart bursts in every bite.

Maple syrup: Adding 2 TBSP of pure maple syrup will give the butter natural sweetness.

Orange zest: Use 1 TBSP of fresh orange zest for a burst of citrus flavor and a little more color.

Cinnamon: You need just a small dash of cinnamon to give this butter a warm touch of spice.

How to make Whipped Cranberry Orange Butter

Prep

Get started by chopping the cranberries into small pieces and then set them aside. Also, zest the oranges to obtain the required amount. Depending on the size of the oranges, you may need 1-2 oranges.

Assemble

Next whip the softened butter for 3 minutes using a handheld electric mixer or stand mixer. The butter should look soft and well whipped.

Then add in the chopped cranberries, maple syrup, orange zest, and cinnamon.

Continue to mix on high for 2 minutes, until all the ingredients are well combined.

Proceed to transfer the butter to an airtight container, I like to use jars.

Serve the butter on rolls, croissants, or toast. Enjoy!

How to Eat Whipped Cranberry Orange Butter

You can enjoy Orange Butter in many ways! You use it to make an ordinary piece of toast for breakfast, your most festive meal of the day. We love it with homemade biscuits, homemade bread, and even fancier breads like croissants or scones.

Variations of this Whipped Butter Recipe

There are several ways to customize whipped cranberry orange butter to suit different tastes and occasions.

• Nutty Addition: Incorporating chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, can add a delightful crunch.
• Fruit Options: Substitute dried cranberries with dried cherries or apricots for a varied flavor profile.
• Sweeteners: Instead of maple syrup, honey or agave syrup can work well for a different sweetness.
• Herb Fusion: For a unique twist, blending in fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme can introduce an unexpected savory note.

How to store Whipped Cranberry Orange Butter

You can store Cranberry Orange Butter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 6 weeks. You can pull it out to soften a bit and leave it on the counter for up to 2-3 hours. Just return it to the fridge when you’re done!

How do you properly soften butter for whipping?

To soften butter, it can be left at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Alternatively, it can be cut into small cubes and microwaved on low power for short intervals, checking frequently to prevent melting.

Are dried cranberries preferable over fresh ones in making cranberry orange butter?

Dried cranberries are generally preferred due to their concentrated sweetness and chewy texture. Fresh cranberries can be too tart and retain excess moisture, affecting the butter’s spreadability.

Can honey be used as a substitute for maple syrup?

Honey can be used as a substitute for maple syrup. However, it has a distinct flavor that may alter the overall taste of the butter slightly. Adjust the quantity to maintain the desired sweetness level.

Can you freeze Whipped Cranberry Orange Butter?

Yes, you can freeze Whipped Cranberry Orange Butter! Just store it in an airtight container for up to 3-4 months. Butter stored in a deep freeze will stay fresh a bit longer as the temperature is more consistent. If you store your honey butter in a jar, make sure there’s at least ½” headspace at the top for any expansion.

Try our other sweet butter recipes:

• Easy Strawberry Butter
• Raspberry Honey Butter
• Simple Honey Butter recipe

Need some biscuit and dinner roll to try this butter on? Try these!

• Best Easy Biscuit Recipe
• Easy 30-Minute Dinner Rolls
• Cheesy Cornbread Muffins
• Best Blueberry Muffins
• Sweet Potato Biscuits
• Homemade English Muffins

Looking for other Cranberry Orange Christmas dessert recipes?

• CRANBERRY ORANGE COBBLER
• FRESH CRANBERRY ORANGE BREAD
• CRANBERRY ORANGE SCONES
• CRANBERRY SALSA DIP
• ORANGE CREAM FRUIT SALAD

Whipped Cranberry Orange Butter is a fast, 5-ingredient, insanely delicious recipe for festive holiday butter. Lovely citrus, cranberry flavors meld with a dash of cinnamon & maple syrup for a sweet buttery treat.