GINGER-CRANBERRY CHUTNEY SPREAD

Ginger-Cranberry Chutney Spread image

"I first became acquainted with chutney while I was serving overseas," writes LaVonne Wettering of Clermont, Florida. "I prefer a tart, rather than a sweet, taste-and that's just what the ginger, apple juice and lemon juice bring to the ruby-red spread. I usually serve it with cream cheese and crackers, but it's wonderful with turkey slices and pork chops, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 package (12 ounces) cranberries
1 large tart apple, peeled and diced
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup thawed unsweetened apple juice concentrate
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
Crackers

Steps:

In a saucepan, heat water and ginger until the water is evaporated. Stir in the cranberries, apple, sugar, apple juice concentrate, raisins, lemon juice, orange zest and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until thickened. Cool. , Cover and store in the refrigerator. Serve 1 cup of chutney over each package of cream cheese. Spread on crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges