Cranberry Appetizer Spread
1 cup water1 cup sugar
1 package (12 oz) fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tblsp lemon juice
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese
assorted crackers
In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water and sugar to a boil without stirring; boil for 5 minutes Add cranberries; cook 10 minutes or until berries pop and sauce is thickened, remove from heat. Cut apricots in the preserves into small pieces; add to cranberry mixture. Stir in lemon juice. Cool. Add almonds; spoon over softened cream cheese. Serve with crackers. Store leftovers in the refrigerator
This sauce may also be served with poultry or pork.
If anyone would like to make this wonderful dish and bring it to the station we would be more than happy to eat it for you!!
Thank you and happy baking!!!
Recipe courtesy of your friends at WFHR AM 1320
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