Best 3 Walnut Cranberry Butter Recipes

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Walnut cranberry butter is a delicious, festive spread that is perfect for the holiday season. It is made with fresh cranberries, walnuts, and a variety of spices, and it can be used to top toast, muffins, pancakes, or waffles, or even stirred into oatmeal or yogurt. If you're looking for a delicious and easy way to add some holiday cheer to your breakfast or brunch, this is the recipe for you!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

WALNUT CRANBERRY BUTTER



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"This cranberry butter is wonderful on warm bread or biscuits," recommends Corky Huffsmith of Indio, California. "Be sure to use real butter and margarine-the low-fat products have a higher water content that doesn't give the same results."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup chopped fresh cranberries
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar and honey until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add cranberries and walnuts; beat 5 minutes longer or until butter turns pink., Transfer to a sheet of plastic wrap; roll into a log. Refrigerate until chilled. Unwrap and slice or place on a butter dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY-WALNUT CAKE WITH BUTTER SAUCE



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Tired of plain ol' cakes? Give this recipe a shot! Cranberry-lovers will definitely like it because the cake is tart, but the warm butter sauce creates the ideal balance of sweet and sour. Pour the sauce over the cake just before serving. -Katie Kahre, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 15 servings (2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts
SAUCE:
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in water. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in cranberries and walnuts (batter will be thick)., Spread into prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Serve cake with warm sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WALNUT CRANBERRY BUTTER



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The story with this recipe says,"wonderful on warm bread or biscuits." She also says to use real butter not low-fat substitutes have added water,so it won't give the same results.This was submitted in a Taste of Home Magazine by Corky Huffsmith of Indio,California. I plan on making this to go with the White Chocolate...

Provided by Erlene Martin

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 c butter
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp honey
1 c chopped fresh cranberries
2 Tbsp chopped walnuts,toasted

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl,beat the butter,brown sugar,and honey until fluffy,about 5 minutes.Add cranberries and walnuts;beat 5 minutes longer or until butter turns pink.
  • 2. Transfer to a sheet of plastic wrap;roll into a log. Refrigerate until chilled.Unwrap and slice or place on a butter dish.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor than frozen cranberries, and they will hold their shape better when cooked.
  • Don't overcook the cranberries. Cranberries should be cooked until they are just tender, but not mushy. Overcooked cranberries will lose their flavor and texture.
  • Use a good quality butter. The butter you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the cranberry butter. Use a butter that is unsalted and has a high fat content.
  • Add some spices. Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves can help to enhance the flavor of the cranberry butter. Add them to taste.
  • Let the cranberry butter cool completely before storing it. This will help the butter to set and firm up.

Conclusion:

Cranberry butter is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be spread on toast, crackers, or muffins, or used as a glaze for chicken, pork, or fish. It can also be added to yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothies. No matter how you choose to use it, cranberry butter is sure to please.

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