Best Fruit N Nut Spread Recipes

Fruit and Nut Spread image

Provided by Mrs. Wright

Categories Spreads

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and orange juice until smooth. Fold in the cranberries and pecans. Cover and chill for atleast 30 minutes.
Yield 1 1/2 cups. Cooking time is chill time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.2, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 84.1, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 2.8

Cream Cheese Spread with Fruit and Nuts image

Provided by Judy Kaye

Time 4h5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 oz cream cheese
1 Tbsp 1 or more tbls. fruit jam (your choice)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
3 Tbsp finely chopped nuts (your choice)

Steps:

1. In a small bowl. To room temperature cream cheese blend in vanilla and then jam. Taste to make sure it has as much flavor as you want.
2. Add chopped nuts. Blend well. Scrape into an air tight container and refrigerate until chilled. Label and date.
3. It will keep well refrigerated up to 30 days.

Easy Fruit and Nut Granola image

Provided by Damaris Phillips

Time 1h40m

Yield Makes 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces old-fashioned rolled oats
12 ounces raw nuts, such as blanched almonds and walnuts
1/2 to 1 cup sugar, depending on desired sweetness
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 teaspoons table salt
1 cup dried fruit, such as golden raisins and cherries

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the oats and nuts in a large bowl. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the sugar, oil, vanilla, salt and 1/4 cup water. Pour the liquid mixture over the oat mixture and stir until combined. Pour onto two baking sheets and spread evenly. Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Pour the cooked oat mixture into a bowl and stir in the raisins and cherries. Let cool. The granola will keep in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool, dry place for up to 3 weeks.