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Homemade Maple Cranberry Butter

A creamy, sweet-tart compound butter made with real maple syrup and cranberries, perfect for spreading on toast, pancakes, and baked goods.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Autumn
Servings 8 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Hand mixer (optional)

Ingredients
  

Butter Base

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries finely chopped
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Place softened butter in a mixing bowl.
  • Add maple syrup and a pinch of salt.
  • Mix until smooth and fully combined.
  • Fold in chopped dried cranberries.
  • Transfer to a serving dish or shape into a log and chill until firm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add orange zest or a splash of vanilla extract.
Keyword cranberry maple spread, holiday flavored butter, homemade maple cranberry butter, maple cranberry compound butter, sweet breakfast butter