Cranberry Jalapeno Cheese Spread
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + cooling
YIELD: 2 cups.
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
Ingredients
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1 cup dried cranberries
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup orange juice
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4 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon grated orange zest
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1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
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1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
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Assorted crackers or sliced sweet yellow and orange peppers
Directions
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1.
In a small saucepan, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool completely.
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2.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in cranberry mixture until blended. Serve with crackers or sliced peppers.
Nutrition Facts
2 tablespoons: 88 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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