Description
Maple cranberry butter brings festive magic to morning toast with its rich, tangy essence. Creamy seasonal spread promises warmth and comfort you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) fresh cranberries
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pure maple syrup
Sweetening Options:
- Brown sugar (alternative to maple syrup)
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse cranberries under cold running water, eliminating any debris. Select a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven for optimal cooking.
- Incorporate maple syrup, ensuring cranberries are uniformly coated, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and tart flavors.
- Elevate heat to high, bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil. Reduce temperature and simmer for 7-8 minutes, watching as cranberries burst and release natural pectin. Stir intermittently to prevent scorching, being mindful of potential hot splatters.
- As the mixture thickens and cranberries soften, remove from heat and allow brief cooling.
- Transfer to a high-powered blender or food processor. Puree until achieving a velvety smooth consistency. Use a dishcloth to cover the blender lid if mixture remains hot, preventing potential splashing.
- Evaluate the butter’s texture. If additional thickening is required, return to the pan and continue cooking until reaching desired density. Remember the mixture will further condense during chilling.
- Carefully distribute the cranberry butter into sanitized glass containers. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before sealing and refrigerating. Properly stored, the butter maintains quality for 3-4 weeks.
- For long-term preservation, sterilize glass jars and pour hot butter, maintaining 1/4 inch headspace. Meticulously clean jar rims to ensure proper sealing.
- Secure lids tightly and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes, adjusting time for higher altitudes if necessary.
- After processing, remove from heat and let jars rest for 5 minutes. Allow 12-24 hours for complete cooling.
- Validate seal integrity by gently pressing jar lids. A properly sealed lid will not flex when touched.
Notes
- Choose fresh, plump cranberries for the most vibrant flavor and best texture in your maple cranberry butter.
- Use pure maple syrup for an authentic, rich sweetness that complements the tart cranberries perfectly.
- Blend thoroughly to achieve a smooth, silky consistency that spreads easily on toast or pastries.
- Consider freezing extra batches in airtight containers for up to 3 months, preserving the seasonal delight for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg