Toasted Pecan Fruit Spread
Elevate your snacking or breakfast game with this irresistible Toasted Pecan Fruit Spread, a perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and naturally sweet flavors. Featuring toasted pecans, tangy dried cranberries, and luscious dried apricots, this delightful spread comes together with smooth cream cheese, a touch of honey, warming cinnamon, and fragrant vanilla. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this recipe delivers a vibrant, homemade spread that’s ideal for pairing with crackers, fresh bread, or even bagels and pancakes. Whether you're hosting a gathering or treating yourself, this versatile spread is bound to impress with its nutty crunch, fruity bursts, and velvety finish. Perfect for holiday entertaining or everyday indulgence, it’s a must-try for lovers of sweet and savory spreads!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pecans
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Dried apricots
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 0.25 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
1. Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans and toast them for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are aromatic and lightly browned. Remove them from the heat and allow to cool completely.
2. In a food processor, combine the toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and dried apricots. Pulse a few times until the mixture is roughly chopped.
3. Add the cream cheese, honey, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
4. Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness or seasoning if needed by adding a little more honey or salt.
5. Transfer the spread to a bowl or container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Serve the Toasted Pecan Fruit Spread with crackers, fresh bread, or as a topping for bagels or pancakes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1943 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.1 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.0 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1035 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.4 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 111.3 g | ||
| Protein | 24.7 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1201 mg | 26% | |
*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.
