Best 4 Pumpkin Cranberry Dip Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Pumpkin Cranberry Dip, a harmonious blend of sweet pumpkin, tangy cranberries, and a touch of savory spices. Perfect for gatherings, this versatile dip can be enjoyed as an appetizer, spread, or even incorporated into your main course. Accompany it with crispy crackers, fresh vegetables, or toasted baguette slices for a satisfying snack or an elegant party platter. For a unique twist, try our Pumpkin Cranberry Dip Stuffed Mushrooms or amaze your guests with the elegant presentation of our Pumpkin Cranberry Dip Phyllo Cups. Each recipe offers a culinary journey that tantalizes your taste buds and captivates your senses.

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

PUMPKIN DIP



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This after-dinner dessert dip tastes just like pumpkin pie, but the deconstructed style is even more fun to serve at a party.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

One 15-ounce can pure pumpkin puree
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup heavy cream
Ginger snap cookies, for garnish
Suggested dippers: ginger snaps, cinnamon-sugar pita chips, graham crackers

Steps:

  • Put the pumpkin puree, light brown sugar, cream cheese, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until completely smooth. Add the heavy cream and continue to beat on medium-high until very thick and fluffy. Transfer to a dip bowl and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Right before serving, garnish with a border of ginger snaps. Serve with dippers.

CRANBERRY PUMPKIN CHUTNEY



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It's a waste to throw out carved jack-o'-lanterns after Halloween, so I decided to make a pumpkin chutney with them. After trying a few recipes, I came up with this one, and it has become a family favorite. It's delicious, especially with turkey, chicken, ham or roast pork. -Maryalice Wood, Langley, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h25m

Yield 5 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3-1/2 cups cubed fresh pumpkin
2 cups white vinegar
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped peeled ripe pears or apples
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons canning salt
2 teaspoons each ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice and pepper
Dash ground turmeric

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring all ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened and pumpkin is tender, 1 to 1-1/4 hours., Carefully ladle hot mixture into 5 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BREAD



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Delicious, moist and tangy bread. Good for lunch boxes and anytime snacks!

Provided by LINDAGEAN

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 9x5 inch loaf pans (or 4 mini loaf pans).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt.
  • Combine eggs, sugar, pumpkin and oil in small mixing bowl, beat until just blended. Stir the wet mixture into the dry with a wooden spoon until batter is just moistened. Fold the cranberries and walnuts into the batter. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. (If using mini loaf pans, begin checking bread after 25 minutes.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.1 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 229.8 mg, Sugar 36.6 g

FROSTED PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BARS



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With tangy dried cranberries tucked inside and a creamy brown butter frosting, these mildly spiced pumpkin bars are doubly delightful. It's a good thing the recipe makes lots, because once you taste one, you won't be able to resist going back for more! -Barbara Nowakowski, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
3/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
BROWN BUTTER FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 6 tablespoons whole milk
Additional dried cranberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin and butter; stir into dry ingredients until well combined. Stir in cranberries. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Pour into a large bowl; beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost bars. If desired, sprinkle with finely chopped dried cranberries.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. Fresh pumpkin and cranberries will give your dip the best flavor.
  • Roast the pumpkin. Roasting the pumpkin brings out its natural sweetness and makes it easier to mash.
  • Don't overcook the cranberries. Overcooked cranberries will become mushy and lose their tart flavor.
  • Use a good quality cream cheese. A higher quality cream cheese will make your dip creamier and more flavorful.
  • Season the dip to taste. Add salt, pepper, and spices to taste until you reach the desired flavor.
  • Chill the dip before serving. Chilling the dip will help it to set and will make it easier to spread.
  • Serve the dip with your favorite crackers, chips, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This pumpkin cranberry dip is a delicious and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is creamy, flavorful, and packed with pumpkin and cranberry flavor. It is also a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give this pumpkin cranberry dip a try. You won't be disappointed!

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