Dried Cranberry Chutney Appetizers
Brighten up your appetizer spread with these irresistible Dried Cranberry Chutney Appetizers, a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors. Featuring a homemade cranberry chutney infused with vibrant orange zest, warm cinnamon, and zesty ginger, this recipe is paired with smooth cream cheese atop crisp crackers or crostini for an elegant bite-sized treat. Ready in just 20 minutes, these festive appetizers are ideal for holiday gatherings, cocktail parties, or any occasion where you want to impress with minimal effort. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary for a touch of seasonal charm, and watch them disappear from the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon grated ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 24 pieces crackers (such as water crackers or crostini)
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the dried cranberries, water, and brown sugar.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cranberries soften and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Stir in the orange zest, grated ginger, and ground cinnamon. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove the saucepan from the heat.
Allow the cranberry chutney to cool to room temperature. It will thicken as it cools.
Spread about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese onto each cracker or crostini.
Top each cracker with a small dollop of the cranberry chutney (about 1 teaspoon).
If desired, garnish with small sprigs of fresh rosemary for a festive touch.
Arrange the appetizers on a platter and serve immediately. If not serving right away, assemble just before serving to keep the crackers crisp.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.1 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.9 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 114 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 3295 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 397.3 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 116.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.1 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 503 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
