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Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread

Softened cream cheese topped with homemade cranberry sauce

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup washed fresh or frozen cranberries
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • zest of one orange, about 2 teaspoons
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese

For Serving

  • crackers
  • apple slices

Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. Remove cranberry sauce from the heat. Cool for 5 minutes. Add the vinegar, black pepper, and orange zest. Stir to combine.

  3. Spread softened cream cheese onto a plate. Top with the homemade cranberry sauce. Serve with cracker and/or apple slices.