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Ginger-Cranberry Chutney Spread

"I first became acquainted with chutney while I was serving overseas," writes LaVonne Wettering of Clermont, Florida. "I prefer a tart, rather than a sweet, taste—and that's just what the ginger, apple juice and lemon juice bring to the ruby-red spread. I usually serve it with cream cheese and crackers, but it's wonderful with turkey slices and pork chops, too."

24 ServingsPrep: 5 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 package (12 ounces) cranberries
1 large tart apple, peeled and diced
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup thawed unsweetened apple juice concentrate
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
Crackers

Directions

In a saucepan, heat water and ginger until the water is evaporated.
Stir in the cranberries, apple, sugar, apple juice concentrate,
raisins, lemon juice, orange peel and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until thickened.
Cool.
Cover and store in the refrigerator. Serve 1 cup of chutney over each

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Ginger-Cranberry Chutney Spread (continued)

Directions (continued)

package of cream cheese. Spread on crackers. Yield: 24 servings.

Editor's Note: 1-1/2 teaspoons of ground ginger may be substituted for the fresh gingerroot; omit the 1/2 cup of water and the first step of the recipe.

Nutrition Facts: One serving (2 tablespoons chutney and 1 ounce of cream cheese with 4 crackers) equals 178 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 215 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 lean meat, 1/2 fruit.

Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.