Cranberry Jalapeno Cheese Spread

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Diane Nemitz

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 08, 2022

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

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Cranberry Jalapeno Cheese Spread

Yield:2 cups
Prep:10 min
Cook:15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 4 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
  • Assorted crackers or sliced sweet yellow and orange peppers
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Directions

  1. 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.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in cranberry mixture until blended. Serve with crackers or sliced peppers.