Best 20 Cranberry Spread Recipes
Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with our tantalizing collection of cranberry spread recipes. From the classic Cranberry Orange Spread, perfect for adding a burst of tangy sweetness to your morning toast or a dollop of fruity goodness to your cheese platter, to the unique Cranberry Jalapeno Spread that packs a spicy kick, these recipes offer a versatile array of flavors to suit every palate. With options ranging from the simple and quick Cranberry Freezer Jam, ideal for preserving the vibrant flavors of fresh cranberries, to the more elaborate Cranberry Chutney, featuring a harmonious blend of sweet, tart, and savory notes, our recipes cater to various skill levels and preferences. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy spread to brighten up your breakfast or an exquisite condiment to elevate your holiday feast, our carefully curated selection has got you covered. Embark on this culinary journey and discover the endless possibilities of cranberry spread.
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CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
This festive dip is a snap to make, taking only 10 minutes from start to finish. Thanks to its hint of sweetness, both kids and adults will gobble it up. -Frankie Robinson, Lockhart, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 1-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cranberries, apricots and orange zest until blended. Chill until serving. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 5m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Process the cream cheese, cranberry sauce, orange zest and juice until smooth, then pulse in your pecans. Spread on a bagel!
ZIPPY CRANBERRY CHEDDAR SPREAD
This zesty spread is a holiday hit! It's easy to make and tastes even better the day after you make it. Serve with crackers or slices of baguette. This spread is zippy, so if you don't like spice, reduce cayenne and dry mustard by half.
Provided by K. Waid
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese and milk until well blended. Season with mustard powder and cayenne pepper, then mix in dried cranberries. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 99.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
CRANBERRY SPREAD
I think the orange-cranberry combination is the key to this tongue-tingling cream cheese spread. Serve it with your favorite crackers and watch it disappear!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 1-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, orange juice concentrate, sugar, zest and cinnamon until blended. Fold in cranberries and pecans. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts :
CRANBERRY JALAPENO CHEESE SPREAD
This easy spread is based on several different relishes and spreads I've tasted or made before. I love the sweet and spicy combination of flavors. -Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in cranberry mixture until blended. Serve with crackers or sliced peppers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CRANBERRY CHEESE SPREAD
"Here's a creamy sweet-tart spread that's ideal for a holiday buffet," notes field editor Nancy Johnson of Laverne, Oklahoma.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 12-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, honey and cinnamon until smooth. Spread onto a serving dish or plate. , In a small bowl, stir cranberry sauce until it reaches spreading consistency; spread over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with almonds. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PECAN CRANBERRY SPREAD
I find any excuse possible to serve this. Great around the holidays but worthy of being made all year round. It is the dish I am most often asked to bring to a gathering requiring finger foods or appetizers. Really good on Townhouse Wheat Crackers. If I don't have any orange juice concentrate, I use just enough fresh squeezed juice to make it the right consistency and the zest from the orange for more flavor. *PLEASE NOTE!!* You REALLY need to make this ahead of time! The flavors must blend for it to taste good!
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Spreads
Time 5m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Using an electric mixer, beat at medium speed and cream the cream cheese until soft and fluffy.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, at the very least 60 minutes.
- Serve cold with crackers.
CRANBERRY SPREAD
I found this on the inside label of a can of cranberry sauce. I just had it for lunch on a turkey sandwich. Wow - it was delicious. You can also use this to baste any type of poultry.
Provided by Caz320
Categories Sauces
Time 5m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix cranberry sauce, mustard and brown sugar in a small bowl.
- Whisk together until smooth.
DRIED-CRANBERRY SPREAD
Categories Condiment/Spread Food Processor Fruit Breakfast Brunch No-Cook Quick & Easy Yogurt Cream Cheese Goat Cheese Cranberry Honey Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spray metal blade of processor with nonstick spray. Add dried cranberries to processor and coarsely chop. Add nonfat cream cheese, goat cheese, nonfat yogurt and 2 teaspoons honey; process until well blended. Taste and add 1 teaspoon honey, if desired. Transfer spread to bowl. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
CRANBERRY-CHILI CHEESE SPREAD
Appetizers just can't get much easier than this ritzy-looking cheese spread with its refreshing hint of lime. I turn to this recipe whenever unexpected guests drop in. -Laurie LaClair, North Richland Hills, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place cream cheese on a serving plate. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, green chiles, onion, lime juice and spices. Spoon over cream cheese. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY SPREAD
This spread has a wonderful flavor as well as great color for Christmas time or any time of year. It can be served hot or cold with crackers. Everyone requests this recipe.
Provided by Lindy
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine cream cheese, cranberry sauce, feta cheese, almonds, green onions, orange pepper, and creamy salad dressing in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 130.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
ROASTED GARLIC CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
Lightly sweet and savoury with a delicate but addicting flavor. The original recipe called for currants and almonds, but since I didn't have either, I came up with this winning variation. Prep time doesn't include soaking the cranberries or refrigeration.
Provided by Marla Swoffer
Categories Spreads
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Macerate, i.e.soften, the cranberries by soaking in water (or rum to add a touch of flavor) for 20-30 minutes.
- Microwaving briefly might also work.
- Bring the cream cheese to room temperature (leave out or microwave 30-60 seconds) unless it's whipped.
- Make garlic into paste (squeeze out of skins and mash) Mix garlic paste and cranberries into cream cheese.
- Add salt and pepper to taste (those who prefer sweet to savory may also want to add a teaspoon of sugar or another sweetener).
- Refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Serve with crackers or in tea sandwiches.
HOLIDAY HARVEST CRANBERRY ORANGE PECAN SPREAD
This rich and creamy spread screams the holidays. The sweet citrus combination of the orange and tart cranberries is always yummy. Mixed with cream cheese and crunchy pecans, this a winner. This would be great to set out during busy holiday mornings for everyone to smear on some toast or bagels. It's a simple spread and will...
Provided by Family Favorites
Categories Other Breakfast
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Simply mix together and chill for several hours for flavors to blend. What could be easier? =)
CRANBERRY-ORANGE SPREAD
Make and share this Cranberry-Orange Spread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by RecipeNut
Categories Spreads
Time 5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine cream cheese and cranberry-orange sauce in small bowl; stir until blended.
- Stir in pecans.
- Store in refrigerator.
CRANBERRY AMBROSIA-CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
Found this delicious-sounding recipe in "The Spirit of Christmas" cookbook. This spread is served with gingersnaps. Yum! Note: Read serving instructions carefully before assembling dish.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Spreads
Time 20m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir together cream cheese and sugar until blended. Reserving 1/4 cup cranberries, add remaining dried cranberries. Pat pineapple and oranges dry between layers of paper towels. Set oranges and pineapple aside separately.
- Reserving 1/4 cup coconut, stir remaining coconut and pineapple into cream cheese mixture. Stir in chopped pecans. Spoon mixture into a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle reserved dried cranberries around edges of bowll. Arrange orange sections around inside edges of cranberries Sprinkle reserved coconut in center and top with toasted pecan halves. Serve with gingersnaps.
SO EASY CRANBERRY JAM SPREAD
Anyone can make this, it's so simple! Give this away as gifts for the holidays. The jam will keep up to 5 days covered tightly in the refrigerator. 1 cup sugar will produce a more tart jam, increase the sugar slighty for a sweeter taste.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Berries
Time 25m
Yield 2 cups (approx)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring all ingredients to a boil in a 2-3 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes, (the jam will continue to thicken as it cools).
- Using a fine-mesh sieve, force the jam through and then discard the skins and seeds.
- Cool in a bowl stirring occasionally.
- Store covered in the fridge.
CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
Make and share this Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cookie Connoisseur
Categories Low Protein
Time 15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, honey and cinnamon until smooth. Spread on serving plate.
- Stir cranberry sauce until spreading consistency and spread over cream cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle with almonds if desired.
- Refrigerate 2-3 hours.
- Serve with crackers. I use Ritz.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.1, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 25.8, Sodium 79.5, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 18.1, Protein 1.4
GINGER-CRANBERRY CHUTNEY SPREAD
"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
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
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
WARM CRANBERRY SPREAD
My family loves all the cranberry recipes I find. This one has a wonderful mix of flavors. It's also good made with the Door County cherries we purchase on our summer trips to Wisconsin.-Jennifer Christenson, Little Canada, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield about 2-1/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and feta cheese until blended. Spread into an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Spread with cranberry sauce. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Top with almonds and green onions. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CRANBERRY-TOPPED THREE-CHEESE SPREAD
Juicy, tart cranberries complement a delicious spread made with three types of tasty cheese.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 2h15m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In medium bowl, beat all ingredients except cranberry sauce, almonds and crackers with electric mixer on medium-low speed until smooth.
- Line 2-cup mold with plastic wrap. Spoon cheese mixture into mold. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours but no longer than 2 days.
- When ready to serve, turn mold upside down onto serving plate and remove plastic wrap. Spoon cranberry sauce over mold; sprinkle with almonds. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries for the best flavor.
- If using frozen cranberries, thaw them before using.
- Wash the cranberries thoroughly before cooking.
- Add sugar to taste. The amount of sugar you add will depend on how tart you like your cranberry spread.
- Cook the cranberry spread over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it has thickened. This will take about 20 minutes.
- Remove the cranberry spread from the heat and let it cool slightly before storing it in a jar or container.
Conclusion:
Cranberry spread is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of foods. It is perfect for spreading on toast, muffins, or scones. It can also be used as a glaze for chicken or fish, or as a topping for ice cream or yogurt. No matter how you choose to use it, cranberry spread is sure to be a hit!
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