Best 3 Cranberry Orange Butter Recipes

When it comes to enjoying a delightful treat, cranberry orange butter surely stands out as an irresistible culinary creation. This tantalizing spread, often associated with the festive season, offers a vibrant symphony of flavors that can elevate any meal or snack to new heights. Picture a smooth, velvety texture that effortlessly melts in your mouth, releasing a burst of tangy cranberries, sweet oranges, and a hint of rich, creamy butter. Whether you're looking to enhance your morning toast, elevate your baked goods, or add a touch of sophistication to your savory dishes, cranberry orange butter is an absolute delight that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY-ORANGE BUTTER

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This delightful butter comes together in moments. You'll love it on biscuits or toasted baguettes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Dash to 1/8 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the cranberry sauce, orange zest and extract. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY ORANGE BREAD WITH ORANGE BUTTER GLAZE

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I came up with this recipe myself. I hope you like it. It isn't as sweet as some quick breads because of the cranberries, but I like the tartness. Let me warn you, though. It smells really good fresh out of the oven, but PLEASE let it sit overnight in the refrigerator before trying it. When it is still warm, but flavors haven't blended and it is extremely tart. The longer it's allowed to sit, the better it gets. We had this for Thanksgiving and I received several compliments on it. Prep time is an estimate. Enjoy!

Provided by Chef Schellies

Categories Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups flour
6 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup canola oil
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F.
Generously grease and flour two 9x5 inch (1-pound) loaf pans.
In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
Make a well in the center and add eggs, 2 cups orange juice, and oil. Mix just until moistened. The batter will be lumpy. DO NOT overmix or bread will be tough.
Gently stir in the whole cranberries and orange zest.
Pour into loaf pans and bake for 45-50 minutes or until loaves test done.
Pour 1/4 cup orange juice over each loaf while still hot.
Mix confectioners sugar, melted butter, and 1 tablespoon orange juice to make a glaze and drizzle over warm loaves.
Refrigerate overnight to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.8, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 18.9, Sodium 197.8, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 1, Sugar 17.6, Protein 2.9

CRANBERRY ORANGE BREAD WITH ORANGE BUTTER

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There are many similar recipes out there for this kind of bread, but I like this particular one because of the butter! Preparation time does not include time for bread to cool or time for butter to chill.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, low sodium
2 tablespoons orange zest
1 cup orange juice (medium or high pulp)
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted
2 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
2 cups dried cranberries
1 lb unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons orange zest, finely chopped
1/3 cup triple sec (or use an equal measure of orange juice)

Steps:

FOR THE BREAD, Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease & flour 8 small loaf pans (2 1/2"x4"x1/2").
In large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda & 2 tablespoons of zest.
Add orange juice, shortening & eggs, stirring until just moistened.
Fold in nuts & cranberries.
Spoon dough into loaf pans, & bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown & firm to touch.
Remove from oven & cool in pans on wire rack for 5 minutes.
Turn loaves out onto wire rack to cool completely.
FOR THE BUTTER, in a small bowl, mix butter, zest & Triple Sec until well blended, then refrigerate.

Tips:

To make the cranberry orange butter, you will need cranberries, oranges, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
First, you need to prepare the cranberries and oranges. Rinse the cranberries and pick them over, removing any stems or leaves. Then, zest and juice the oranges.
In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, oranges, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 15 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the mixture has thickened.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Then, transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
Pour the cranberry orange butter into a jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using.
The cranberry orange butter can be used as a spread for toast, muffins, or pancakes. It can also be used as a glaze for roasted chicken or pork.

Conclusion:

Cranberry orange butter is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. So, next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to use cranberries, give cranberry orange butter a try.