This Spiced Holiday Fruit Butter is everything we love about winter coziness—cranberries, apples, orange, chai spices, and the comforting warmth of Java Momma’s Rooibos Vanilla Chai. It’s fragrant, festive, and perfectly spreadable. Slather it on biscuits at breakfast, spoon it beside roasted turkey, or swirl it into your holiday cheesecake. One taste and this fruit butter becomes a new seasonal tradition!
Why You’ll Love This Fruit Butter
- Deep, cozy chai spice flavor
- A naturally thick, smooth, buttery texture
- Lower sugar than classic jam—fruit-forward and warm
- Delicious on breads, pastries, meats, and desserts
Recipe Overview:
Yield: 3–4 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Category: Condiments, Holiday
Cuisine: American
Yield: 3–4 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Category: Condiments, Holiday
Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberries
- 3 apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
- 1 orange, peeled and sectioned
- 6 oz brewed Rooibos Vanilla Chai
- 1/2 cup honey (whipped honey works too!)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp Chai Spice Blend
Method
- Prep the fruit by washing the cranberries, peeling and dicing the apples, and peeling/sectioning the orange. Add everything to a large pot.
- Place the pot over low heat and pour in the brewed Rooibos Vanilla Chai. Add honey and sugar, then stir to combine.
- Increase heat to high and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the fruit becomes soft and tender.
- Remove from heat and puree with an immersion blender until smooth or slightly textured.
- Return the pot to low heat. Add Chai Spice Blend and cook an additional 10–15 minutes, stirring constantly as the fruit butter thickens.
- Remove from heat and let cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 10–14 days.
Serving Ideas
- Spread on biscuits, English muffins, or scones
- Spoon alongside roasted turkey or ham
- Use as a swirl-in topping for cheesecake or ice cream
- Gift in mini jars for a handmade holiday treat
