Best 5 Holiday Harvest Cranberry Orange Pecan Spread Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with the Holiday Harvest Cranberry Orange Pecan Spread, a delightful trio of recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and add a touch of festive cheer to your holiday gatherings. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this delectable spread, featuring a vibrant cranberry orange relish, a creamy orange cheesecake filling, and a crunchy pecan topping. Each recipe is carefully crafted to complement the others, resulting in a harmonious balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. Prepare to impress your guests with this showstopping spread that promises to be a highlight of your holiday table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PECAN CRANBERRY SPREAD



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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

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate

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 ORANGE PECAN BUTTER



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Add this cranberry orange pecan compound butter to your holiday meal. It's sweet and tangy. Try with biscuits, dinner rolls, or anywhere you want a pop of flavor. It would be quite the treat on top of pancakes or waffles too. This compound butter can be made in about 10 minutes. Quick and easy!

Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 stick salted butter, room temperature
3 Tbsp powdered sugar
2 Tbsp jellied cranberry sauce
2 Tbsp finely chopped dried cranberries
2 tsp orange zest
1 tsp orange juice, fresh
1/2 c finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Finely chop the dried cranberries. Set aside.
  • 2. Zest an orange and squeeze the juice. Set aside.
  • 3. In a large bowl, stir the butter and sugar together.
  • 4. Add the cranberry sauce, dried cranberries, orange zest, and juice to the butter mixture. Mix with a spoon.
  • 5. On a piece of parchment paper, form the butter into a log shape.
  • 6. Roll up the parchment paper to help shape the log.
  • 7. Cut off the excess parchment paper and place butter in a resealable bag. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • 8. Unroll the butter log. Sprinkle the chopped pecans on the parchment.
  • 9. Roll the log in the chopped pecans.
  • 10. Press the loose pecans into any bald spots.
  • 11. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

CRANBERRY SPREAD



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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

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon sugar
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Assorted crackers

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-ORANGE SPREAD



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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

11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (12 ounce) container cranberry-orange sauce
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Combine cream cheese and cranberry-orange sauce in small bowl; stir until blended.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Store in refrigerator.

ORANGE PECANS



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Provided by Deborah Thomas-Gruby

Categories     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Orange     Pecan     Bon Appétit     Florida

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
4 cups pecan halves (about 1 pound)

Steps:

  • Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Bring first 3 ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 30 seconds. Stir in pecans. Spread pecans on waxed paper. Cool completely. Separate pecans if necessary. (Can be prepared up to 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container.)

Tips:

  • To make the cranberry orange pecan spread, you will need fresh cranberries, oranges, pecans, sugar, and pectin. You will also need a saucepan, a food processor, and a jar for storage.
  • When choosing cranberries, look for plump and deep red berries. Avoid berries that are bruised or soft.
  • To zest an orange, use a microplane or a fine grater to remove the outermost layer of the orange peel. Avoid getting any of the white pith, as this can be bitter.
  • To chop the pecans, place them in a food processor and pulse until they are finely chopped. You can also chop the pecans by hand with a sharp knife.
  • When cooking the spread, be sure to stir it constantly to prevent it from burning. The spread should be cooked until it has thickened and reached a temperature of 220 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Once the spread has cooled, transfer it to a jar and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

The cranberry orange pecan spread is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be spread on toast or crackers, used as a topping for yogurt or oatmeal, or even used as a glaze for chicken or pork. The spread is also a great way to use up leftover cranberries after the holidays.

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