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Cranberry Dip

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"The color of this dip is very festive and would make a nice addition to any snack or appetizer table at your next holiday party." — ELIZRA

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Original recipe makes 32 servings Change Servings

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 cup white sugar
1 cup apricot jam

1 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

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Directions

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine cranberries with sugar in a 2 quart baking dish with a lid, stirring well to coat all the berries. Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for about 30 minutes, until the cranberries pop and release their liquid.
Remove from oven and stir in the apricot jam and pecans. Refrigerate overnight to blend the flavors. To serve, allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature, and pour dip over the block of cream cheese on a serving dish. Serve with buttery round crackers or small pretzels.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 8 hrs 25 mins

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First of all, I have to say, hey - cooking requires common sense, along with measuring cups and spoons, ingredients, etc. Let's not be soooo picky and simply ENJOY what people care to share with us! We must remember the reason for the season - and for the entire year while we're at it. This won rave reviews at my family party yesterday - and I made it just as it was stated. Perhaps I'll tweek it next time, but my husband and I always make a new recipe as it's written the first time - then we add/subtract to suit our tastes and needs. Merry Christmas, one and all!!

—Buddy's mom

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 13, 2008

I took this to a Christmas party last night with pretzels to dip it in, and got some rave reviews. However, I had made some changes to the recipe (due to time and lack of ingredients), and thought I would probably change some things in the future. I used dried cranberries, not fresh. I candied the cranberries and sugar in a pot on the stove, rather than in the oven. I added the jam to the pot, and then once that was mixed together, I added the cream cheese (the recipe didn't state when to add the cream cheese). It really changed the consistency and flavor of the cream cheese big time, and I ended up adding another 4 oz of it to give it a bit more of that flavor. I think in the future, I would still do the cranberries the same (but use probably 1/4 cup sugar), but let the mixture cool before adding the cream cheese.

—C Turner

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Dec 18, 2008

I have to agree with Willow, if you completely change a recipe how can you rate it??? I followed the directions except I didn't have apricot jam so I used Peach jam that was on hand. I followed the directions and POURED the mixture over room temperature cream cheese. Severed it with crackers and it was a hit.

—mimim1980

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Nov 17, 2010

I would start by ignoring any reviewers that did not follow the directions and gave it less than 5 stars. The recipe clearly says to pour the sauce over the cream cheese so make sure you do that. The sauce is great as a dip with the cream cheese, or you can use it as a relish. Great recipe as-is!

—Laurie Gonzales

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Dec 20, 2008

This recipe is a great addition to a Christmastime appetizer buffet, simple to make and pleasing to the eye. Easy and delicious, just what I'm looking forward when things are so busy. I'm also puzzled by reviewers who add their own twist or don't carefully read a recipe and then proceed to give a recipe a lower rating because of their mistake! Indeed the recipe "did not state when to add the cream cheese," however it DID say, "...pour dip over the block of cream cheese on a serving dish." At any rate, the recipe is a keeper as written - guests scarf it up!

—Lambchop

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Dec 19, 2008

Really good, easy to do on the stove, takes about 10-15 minutes. 3/4 C sugar works well. I spread the softened cream cheese on a pie plate and pour mix over, more colorful than stirring it all together.

—NANETTE

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Dec 19, 2008

I have always loved cranberry sauce and never thought to do this. I'll use orange marmalade which is a wonderful complement to the cranberries. Super!

—Ellen Lerch

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Dec 19, 2008

What a great recipe, haven't tried it yet but will soon. I tend to agree that making the recipe as written the 1st time is a good idea, but having read the reviews will probably start with walnuts & orangemarmalade. For those of you who don't care to cook the cranberries a can of wholeberry cranberry sauce will probably work just as well. Just a thought.

—TOOTSGOOKI

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Nutrition

Calories
103 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
14.7 g
5%

Cholesterol
8 mg
3%

Fat
5.2 g
8%

Fiber
0.9 g
3%

Protein
1 g
2%

Sodium
25 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cranberry Dip

Serving Size: 1/32 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 32
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 103
Calories from Fat: 46

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.2g 8 %
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9 %
Cholesterol 8mg 3 %
Sodium 25mg < 1 %
Potassium 40mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.7g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 3 %
Protein 1g 2 %
Sugars 11.2g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 4 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 3 %
Thiamin 3 %
Niacin 2 %
Vitamin B6 1 %
Magnesium 2 %
Folate 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.