Cranberry Jalapeno Cheese Spread

Name: Cranberry Jalapeno Cheese Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 cups
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 zest; 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese; Assorted crackers or sliced sweet yellow and orange peppers

Total Time Prep: 25 min. + cooling

Yield 2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

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

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 zest
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
Assorted crackers or sliced sweet yellow and orange peppers

Directions

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.
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.

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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