FESTIVE APPETIZER SPREAD

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Our state is known for its cranberries, and there are many bogs in our area. I won first place with this recipe in a contest sponsored by our local newspaper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield about 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring water and sugar to a boil without stirring; boil for 5 minutes. Add cranberries, cook until berries pop and sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. , Cut apricots in the preserves into small pieces; add to cranberry mixture. Stir in lemon juice. Cool. Add almonds. , Spoon over cream cheese; serve with crackers. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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