Cranberry Honey Butter (Orange Zest)

cranberryhoneybutter If you are traveling to a friend's or loved ones for the holidays, bring them something even better than a bottle of wine - a sweet and tangy spread perfect for bread, scones, savoury dishes, or gifting during the holidays.

1 cup butter, softened
⅓ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
¼ cup pure honey
2 tsp. orange zest, freshly grated
⅛ tsp. sea salt

In a small bowl, beat all ingredients until blended.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.

Makes 24 servings.

Variations:

Dried cherries with lime zest.
Dried blueberries with lemon zest.
If you replace the honey with maple syrup, this pairs perfectly with a stack of fluffy pancakes.