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Delicious cranberry-infused butter spread on toast

Cranberry Butter

Cranberry Butter is a delightful, sweet, and tangy spread that combines cranberries, brown sugar, and aromatic spices, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Course: Breakfast, Condiment, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz bag cranberries (fresh or frozen, rinsed) Plump, juicy, and bursting with a tartness that brightens the flavor profile.
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar Adds depth and richness, balancing the tartness of the cranberries.
  • 1 stick cinnamon Enhances the overall flavor, creating a cozy sensation.
  • 1 cup apple juice or cider Adds fruity sweetness and acidity, complementing the cranberries.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine all ingredients — cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and apple juice — into a crock pot. Stir well to combine.
Cooking
  1. Set the crock pot to high and cook for about 2 hours or until the cranberries are softened.
  2. Remove the cinnamon stick and set aside.
  3. Puree the mixture in a food processor in 2-3 batches for about 1-2 minutes until well pureed.
  4. Strain the pureed cranberry through a mesh sieve, using a spatula or spoon to press the puree through, discarding seeds or solids.
  5. Return the smooth cranberry puree and cinnamon stick back to the crock pot.
  6. Cook again on high with the lid ajar for about 2 more hours until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  7. Jar the warm cranberry butter and store in the fridge.

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh cranberries. Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more brown sugar gradually. Experiment with spices like nutmeg or ginger for diverse flavors.