Keto Herb Cranberry Orange Compound Butter
This festive compound butter combines softened butter with chopped reduced-sugar cranberries, walnuts, fresh herbs, and bright orange zest. The herb-studded butter adds gourmet flavor to steaks, roasted vegetables, or warm bread. Perfect for holiday entertaining or weeknight dinners, this make-ahead butter can be shaped into a log and sliced as needed. The combination of sweet cranberries, earthy walnuts, aromatic rosemary and thyme, and citrus creates a sophisticated flavor profile that transforms simple dishes into something special.
Ingredients
- ⅝ cup butter, unsalted
- 1 tablespoon reduced sugar dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon walnuts, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh orange juice
Instructions
- 1
Leave butter out to soften to room temperature
- 2
Roughly chop cranberries and walnuts
- 3
Finely chop rosemary
- 4
Add butter to mixing bowl
- 5
Add cranberries, chopped walnuts, rosemary, thyme, orange zest and juice to bowl
- 6
Mash butter and flavorings together with fork until evenly distributed
- 7
Adjust flavorings to taste
- 8
Mold flavored butter with hands into rough log shape
- 9
Cut rectangle of parchment or plastic wrap large enough to wrap butter
- 10
Place butter in center of wrap
- 11
Roll tightly around butter and twist ends shut
- 12
Transfer to fridge for 2 hours or until firm
- 13
Slice and use as desired
Tips
Let butter soften completely for easier mixing and even distribution of ingredients.
Adjust herb and fruit amounts to personal preference before chilling the butter log.
Use parchment paper for easy unwrapping, or plastic wrap for longer storage.
Good to Know
Refrigerate wrapped butter for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months
Can be made up to 1 week in advance and refrigerated until needed
Slice and serve at room temperature for easy spreading
Common Mistakes
Don't skip softening butter completely to avoid lumpy texture
Don't overmix to prevent butter from becoming too soft to shape
Substitutions
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FAQ
Can I freeze this flavored butter?
Yes, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator before slicing and using.
What if I don't have fresh herbs?
Use dried herbs at 1/3 the amount called for. So use about 1/3 teaspoon each of dried rosemary and thyme.
How long will this butter keep in the fridge?
Properly wrapped compound butter will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week.