Best Christmas Cranberry Dip Recipes

Christmas Party Cranberry Dip Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries (Ocean Spray)
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese (reduced fat ok)
Honey Graham Crackers or Buttery crackers (such as Club or Waverly)

Steps:

CRANBERRY SAUCE: Sort through berries and remove any stems and blemished berries (brown or mushy ones). Rinse with water and drain well in a colander. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan over medium/medium heat, bring water, sugar, and salt to a boil; then boil for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. Stir in the cranberries and bring back to a boil; continue boiling 5-6 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries "pop". It's important that they "pop" to release the natural pectin which thickens the sauce. TIP: For a different flavor twist, after the sauce has finished cooking, stir in 1 tablespoon grated orange zest, 1 finely minced fresh jalapeno pepper (remove seeds first), or 2 to 3 tablespoons peach or pineapple preserves. (Shown with a little peach preserves). Pour sauce into a serving dish and cool to room temperature or refrigerate until chilled. Spread the cream cheese in the bottom of a pie plate. Top with cooled cranberry sauce. Serve with crackers. Cover leftovers and store in the refrigerator.

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 5

12oz bag fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup pineapple preserves
8oz cream cheese, room temperature
buttery crackers

Steps:

In a 2 quart baking dish, stir together cranberries and sugar. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove cover and stir to be sure cranberries have popped and released their juices. Add pineapple preserve and stir until well combined. Allow to cool to room temperature and place in an airtight container in the refrigerator overnight. Spread cream cheese over bottom of a pie plate or 8x8 baking dish. Spoon cranberry mixture over cream cheese and spread out evenly. Serve with crackers or pretzels, I prefer crackers. Doesn't that bright red color just scream Christmas? I'm SO ready. :)