Best Christmas Cranberry Spread Recipes

CRANBERRY HONEY BUTTER

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If you are traveling to a friend's or loved one's for the holidays, bring them something even better than a bottle of wine-this easy to whip up treat! -Arisa Cupp, Sherwood, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat all ingredients until blended. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

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This festive dip is a snap to make, taking only 10 minutes from start to finish. Thanks to its hint of sweetness, both kids and adults will gobble it up. -Frankie Robinson, Lockhart, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cranberries, apricots and orange zest until blended. Chill until serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges