Cranberry Jalapeno Cheese Spread Recipe

Cranberry Jalapeno Cheese Spread Recipe
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100% would make again

“This easy spread is based on several different relishes and spreads I've tasted or made before. I love the sweet and spicy combination of flavors!” Diane Nemitz - Ludington, Michigan

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  • 16 Servings
  • Prep: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 4 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
  • Assorted crackers

Directions

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in cranberry mixture until blended. Serve with crackers. Yield: 2 cups.

Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons (calculated without crackers) equals 88 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 63 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

Cranberry Jalapeno Cheese Spread published in Healthy Cooking December/January 2009, p45

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Cranberry Jalapeno Cheese Spread Recipe

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Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by jlroetteis

Someone mentioned not being able to find the Chinese powder. Look for Asian or Oriental powder.

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by jlroetteis

I made this last year for a brunch (2009) at Christmas time and it was a hit. Will be making again this year. Very different from any other dips I've made. The spicy with the sweet is a great combination!

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2009 by nancyeb3

I can't find Chinese five-spice powder. Can I substitute with something else?

Nancy

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