Hot Cranberry Butter Recipe

Name: Hot Cranberry Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Fresh Cranberries; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

Warm up your Christmas morning with this irresistible Hot Cranberry Butter! Perfect for spreading over gingerbread waffles, French toast, or even a slice of holiday bread. This easy recipe from Gooseberry Patch Homespun Christmas combines tart cranberries with sweet brown sugar and rich butter for a flavor explosion that will become your new holiday tradition. Get ready for a burst of festive flavor in just minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 13 mins

Calories 421.6 kcal

Protein 0g

Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hot Cranberry Butter

Fresh Cranberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

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How to Make Hot Cranberry Butter

In a medium saucepan, combine 12 ounces (1 1/2 cups) fresh or frozen cranberries, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup water.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the cranberries have popped open (about 5-7 minutes).
Stir in 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar and 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter.
Continue to cook and stir until the butter is melted and the sauce has thickened slightly (about 2-3 minutes).
Remove from heat and serve immediately over your favorite holiday breakfast treats.