Best 6 Cranberry Orange Pecan Butter Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our tantalizing Cranberry Orange Pecan Butter, a versatile spread that elevates your breakfast, lunch, and dessert creations. This delectable butter combines the vibrant flavors of cranberries, oranges, and pecans, creating a harmonious balance of tartness, sweetness, and nutty richness. Spread it on warm, toasted bread for a vibrant breakfast or brunch, or incorporate it into your favorite muffin or pancake batter for a burst of flavor. Elevate your lunch routine by adding it to a sandwich or wrap, or drizzle it over a bed of mixed greens for a refreshing and tangy salad dressing. As the sun sets, transform this Cranberry Orange Pecan Butter into a decadent dessert topping, drizzling it over ice cream, yogurt, or pound cake for an unforgettable treat. With its vibrant color and irresistible taste, this versatile spread will add a touch of magic to your culinary creations, leaving you and your loved ones craving more. Also, explore our collection of additional mouthwatering recipes, including a delightful Cranberry Orange Pecan Shortbread Cookies recipe that combines the same flavors into a delectable baked treat, perfect for your holiday gatherings. For a savory twist, try our Cranberry Orange Pecan Relish recipe, which adds a tangy and sweet complement to grilled meats or roasted vegetables. And if you're looking for a refreshing beverage to pair with these dishes, our Cranberry Orange Pecan Punch recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors that will quench your thirst and leave you feeling revitalized.

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

CRANBERRY ORANGE PECAN BUTTER



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Add this cranberry orange pecan compound butter to your holiday meal. It's sweet and tangy. Try with biscuits, dinner rolls, or anywhere you want a pop of flavor. It would be quite the treat on top of pancakes or waffles too. This compound butter can be made in about 10 minutes. Quick and easy!

Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 stick salted butter, room temperature
3 Tbsp powdered sugar
2 Tbsp jellied cranberry sauce
2 Tbsp finely chopped dried cranberries
2 tsp orange zest
1 tsp orange juice, fresh
1/2 c finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Finely chop the dried cranberries. Set aside.
  • 2. Zest an orange and squeeze the juice. Set aside.
  • 3. In a large bowl, stir the butter and sugar together.
  • 4. Add the cranberry sauce, dried cranberries, orange zest, and juice to the butter mixture. Mix with a spoon.
  • 5. On a piece of parchment paper, form the butter into a log shape.
  • 6. Roll up the parchment paper to help shape the log.
  • 7. Cut off the excess parchment paper and place butter in a resealable bag. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • 8. Unroll the butter log. Sprinkle the chopped pecans on the parchment.
  • 9. Roll the log in the chopped pecans.
  • 10. Press the loose pecans into any bald spots.
  • 11. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

CRANBERRY HONEY BUTTER



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If you are traveling to a friend's or loved one's for the holidays, bring them something even better than a bottle of wine-this easy to whip up treat! -Arisa Cupp, Sherwood, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY NOELS



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Basic icebox dough gets a festive makeover when dotted with dried fruit and pecans.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add milk and vanilla. Beat until just combined. With mixer on low, gradually add flour, salt, cranberries, and pecans; continue beating until fully combined.
  • Turn dough out onto a clean work surface, and divide into 2 equal pieces. Shape each piece into an 8-inch log, about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap logs in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using a sharp knife, cut logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets, about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake until edges are golden, 14 to 16 minutes, rotating baking sheets halfway through. Remove from oven, and transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

CRAZY YUMMY CRANBERRY PECAN COOKIES WITH ORANGE GLAZE



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Cranberries, oats, pecans and orange glaze. So good!

Provided by Dion

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 orange, zested
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the butter, white and brown sugars, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until the mixture is creamy and well blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time, and then gradually beat in the flour just until the mixture makes a soft dough. Stir in the pecans, rolled oats, and cranberries, and drop by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are set and the edges are slightly brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let the cookies cool for 1 minute on baking sheets before removing to wire racks to finish cooling. Glaze cookies while still a little warm.
  • Place the confectioners' sugar and orange juice in a microwave-safe bowl, and stir to dissolve the sugar. Stir in the orange zest and butter, and microwave on medium power until the butter melts and the mixture is warm, about 30 seconds. Stir the warm glaze until smooth, and drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 107.8 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

CRANBERRY, ORANGE, PECAN BUTTER



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i was watching a friends grandson and saw this recipe in a flyer on her table. I copied it on a napkin and thought I would post it here for safe keeping. I plan on making this for Christmas morning. I think this was be wonderful on good raisin bread toast. I counted the freezing time as cooking time. I made this butter for Christmas morning. This is so good. I plan on making a Cranberry, Orange, Nut bread to go with it.

Provided by Jane from Ohio

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup salted butter
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons orange zest
1/2 cup pecans (roasted & chopped)

Steps:

  • Divide the dried cranberries and pecans in half.
  • Place a 1/4 cup of dried cranberries and a.
  • 1/4 cup of pecans in a small bowl and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl,.
  • combine butter, 1/4 cup of dried cranberries, orange zest and 1/4 cup of roasted pecans.
  • Place the butter mixture on a 12x12 piece of wax paper.
  • Place the top of the wax paper over the bottom and form into a log shape.
  • Place the butter mixture in the freezer for 30 minutes to harden.
  • Remove from freezer and remove wax paper.
  • roll the butter in the remaining mixture of cranberries and pecans until.
  • the outside of the log is fully coated.
  • Refrigerate until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.8, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 202.8, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 0.9

EASY CRANBERRY ORANGE PECAN SCONES



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Yet another new scone recipe that I've come up with. We like these scones because they're hearty, healthy, tasty, and hold you to lunch! I hope you enjoy these as much as we do. These scones are not overly sweet, so if you like your scones sweet, you may wish to add more brown sugar.

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Scones

Time 30m

Yield 4 Scones, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup oatmeal, preferably large flake but quick oats will work as well
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon orange zest (more, depending on preference)
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup milk
light demerara sugar, for sprinkling on top

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400.
  • Mix dry ingredients together (oatmeal, flours, baking powder, orange zest, sugar). Stir oil into dry ingredients. Add cranberries and pecans and stir. Add milk and stir until the dry ingredients are damp.
  • Drop into four mounds on parhment paper lined or greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with demerara sugar.
  • Bake at 400 for 20 minutes, until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.3, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 4.3, Sodium 200.2, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 8.2, Protein 6.7

Tips:

  • To make sure your butter has a smooth and creamy texture, use unsalted butter that has been softened to room temperature.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the pecans and cranberries by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely so that they blend well with the butter.
  • For a more intense orange flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice and zest. You can also add a tablespoon of orange liqueur for an extra boost of flavor.
  • If you prefer a sweeter butter, add an extra tablespoon of honey or maple syrup. You can also add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm and cozy flavor.
  • This butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. You can also freeze it for up to three months. When you're ready to use it, simply thaw it in the refrigerator or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Cranberry orange pecan butter is a delicious and versatile spread that can be used on toast, muffins, pancakes, waffles, or even ice cream. It's also a great addition to cheeseboards and charcuterie platters. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this butter is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy your favorite fruits and nuts, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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