CRANBERRY PESTO

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From the book, "So Easy So Delicious" by Ellie Deaner. If you want to use this recipe for pasta, use only 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Cooking time is refrigeration time.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Berries

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup cranberries
5 basil leaves (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 -3 tablespoon sugar, divided
salt and pepper
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Place cranberries, basil, lemon juice, 1 T sugar and salt and pepper in food processor.
  • Add nuts and oil.
  • Using the steel blade, process to a coarse textured spread.
  • Add remaining sugar to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Spread a thin layer on crackers or sliced French bread.
  • Top with thinly sliced turkey breast or Brie cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 844.1, Fat 78.8, SaturatedFat 9.2, Sodium 4.7, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 18.7, Protein 9.7

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