Holiday Cranberry Spread

This recipe came from a really dear friend of mine.  She made this during the holiday season at work, and I knew I had to have the recipe!  When I read the ingredients, I couldn’t believe they could combine to create such a lovely appetizer!

Holiday Cranberry Spread

1 16 oz bag fresh cranberries, rinsed, sorted
1 orange, seeded and peeled
1 red apple, cored and peeled
1 jalapeno, seeded and deveined
1 cup sugar
1 8 oz block cream cheese

In small food processor, pour cranberries, orange, apple, jalapeno and sugar. (Be very careful when handling jalapeno and make sure to avoid your eyes and wash your hands after handling.)  Mix until thorougly blended.  It may be necessary to mix in parts depending on the size of your food processor.  Store in refrigerator for 24 hours.

One hour before serving, soften cream cheese and spread into bottom of glass pie pan.  Spread half cranberry mixture over cream cheese, cover and return to refrigerator.

Serve with a variety of crackers. (Our favorites are Keebler Townhouse crackers!)

Makes enough spread for 2 blocks of cream cheese, but would also make a lovely side (like cranberry sauce) for turkey or ham.

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