Apricot-Nut Spread
Cookin' Up Country Breakfasts Cookbook
Try a FREE ISSUE of Taste of Home!
This nice and tart spread can add extra-special flavor to homemade muffins and biscuits, especially when the baked goodies are fresh from the oven.
SERVINGS: 16
CATEGORY: Appetizer
METHOD: Overnight Recipes
TIME: Prep: 10 min. + soaking
Ingredients:
- 1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions:
Soak apricots in water overnight; drain; reserving 2 tablespoons liquid.
In a blender, combine apricots and reserved liquid ; process for about 10 seconds. Add cream cheese; process just until blended, about 10-20 seconds. Add walnuts and blend until mixed. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 cups.