Best Fruit N Nut Spread Recipes

CREAM CHEESE SPREAD WITH FRUIT AND NUTS

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.

FRUIT AND NUT ROLL

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, cut the butter into the flour using a pastry cutter or 2 forks, stir in sugar.
• Create a well in the center, add the egg yolks and stir to form a paste.
• Stir in the salt, cinnamon and water and form into a ball.
• Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• On a floured work surface, roll out the refrigerated pastry into a rectangular shape about 1/4-inch thick.
• Spread the honey on top, then sprinkle with raisins, almonds, pecans and walnuts.
• Beginning at the long end, carefully roll up the pastry; shape the log into a circular wreath to fit into a 6-cup round baking dish sprayed with nonstick spray.
• Set the dish in the slow cooker, and cook on High for 3 or 4 hours, or until golden brown. Carefully lift out baking dish and serve hot or lukewarm. Enjoy!

EASY FRUIT AND NUT GRANOLA

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.

CINNAMON, RAISIN AND TOASTED NUT SPREAD

Steps:

• *NOTE: If you wish, you can coarsely chop the raisins before adding to the other ingredients. I preferred the texture better when the raisins were chopped.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, maple syrup, lemon zest, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix until creamy and smooth.
• Stir in the raisins and nuts. Cover well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.

NUTTY CHEESE SPREAD WITH FRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except walnuts, cream cheese and crackers in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fruit is plump and mixture is thick. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until completely cooled.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°. Spread walnuts on cookie sheet. Bake 5 to 7 minutes, stirring twice, until light golden brown; cool.
• Mix walnuts and cream cheese in medium bowl. Spread cream cheese mixture in 1/2-inch-thick layer on serving plate. Top with chutney. Serve with crackers.

FRUIT 'N' NUT TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, gently toss the romaine, oranges, grapes and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.