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Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
by Bity · eightyrecipes.com
Fresh cranberries simmered with honey, lime and jalapeno, cooled, then spooned over soft cream cheese. A sweet, tart and gently spicy holiday appetizer.
Cranberry jalapeno dip in a glass pie dish with jalapeño slices, limes and toasted baguette around it
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 152 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 8 ounces fresh cranberries about 225 g
  • 1 to 2 jalapenos seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onions finely chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • crackers or toasted baguette slices for serving

Instructions

  • Add the cranberries, jalapenos, sugar, honey, lime juice and salt to a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring now and then, until the berries begin to burst and the mixture thickens slightly.
    Four step photos: fresh cranberries in a pan, diced pepper added, then sugar, honey and lime juice before cooking
  • Take the pan off the heat and let the cranberry mixture cool completely.
  • Stir the cilantro and green onions into the cooled cranberries. Taste and adjust the sweetness or heat.
  • Spread the softened cream cheese on a serving plate or shallow dish in an even layer, leaving a slight well in the centre.
  • Spoon the cranberry mixture over the cream cheese and spread it to the edges. Serve with crackers or toasted baguette, or cover and chill until needed. Let it stand at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving.
    Four step photos: the cooked berries in the pan, herbs stirred in, softened cream cheese in a dish, and the relish spooned on top

Notes

Nutrition values are an estimate per serving and do not include crackers. Total time does not include cooling the cranberry mixture completely. For a milder dip use one jalapeno with the ribs and seeds removed. The cooked cranberry mixture can be made up to 2 days ahead and kept covered in the fridge; add the herbs on the day. Assembled leftovers keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Do not freeze the cream cheese.
Nutrition
Calories 152 kcal
Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 6 g
Protein 2 g
Carbohydrates 15 g
Sugar 12 g
Sodium 125 mg
Nutrition is an estimate, calculated automatically.
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