Softened cream cheese topped with homemade cranberry sauce
Combine cranberries, water, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small saucepan. Stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer until thick, about 10 minutes.
Remove cranberry sauce from the heat. Cool for 5 minutes. Add the vinegar, black pepper, and orange zest. Stir to combine.
Spread softened cream cheese onto a plate. Top with the homemade cranberry sauce. Serve with cracker and/or apple slices.