Need an easy appetizer for the holiday season? Cranberry Pecan Cracker Spread is the answer!!
Quick and easy, Cranberry Pecan Cracker Spread contains the fabulous flavors of Thanksgiving!
It’s perfect for office parties, holiday gatherings, or as a nice little nosh while you’re waiting for the turkey to roast and the football to begin.
I first had this appetizer at a neighborhood party many moons ago. My friend Karen brought it to share and I fell absolutely in love with it. This, on a nice hearty cracker with a glass of cranberry wine, a little Earth, Wind & Fire, maybe some dancing in the kitchen… It doesn’t get any better!
One of the quickest ways to get into the holiday spirit is to make something with orange, cranberry and cinnamon. Am I right? Are they not a perfect co-mingling of flavors? And who doesn’t love a nice cream cheese dip?
Cream cheese adapts so well and creates a great base for so many flavor combinations.
This one has the potential to become a holiday favorite!
I love the tartness of the berries, the crunch of the pecans, the warmth of the cinnamon, and the brightness of the orange.
Thanksgiving on a cracker!
And we’re not finished yet! I’ve joined forces with some talented blogger friends to provide you with a bevy of cranberry recipes! ‘Tis the season!! #yesyoucranberry
Square Meal Round Table – Cranberry Orange Streusel Pie
Easy and Delish – Avocado Cranberry Hummus Dip
The Cooking of Joy – Cranberry Curd Tart
Jessie Sheehan Bakes – Cranberry Buckle
Baking The Goods – Cranberry Apple Brown Butter Crumble Pie
Katiebird Bakes – Cranberry Sauce Breakfast Rolls
Crumb Top Baking – Cranberry Orange Overnight Oatmeal Muffins
What Annie’s Eating – Cranberry Mojitos
Let the festivities begin!
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Cranberry Pecan Cracker Spread
- Category: Appetizer
Description
Need an easy appetizer for the holiday season? Cranberry Pecan Cracker Spread is the answer!!
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 c. chopped pecans
- 1/3 c. dried cranberries
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 1/2 Tbs. frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1 tsp. sugar
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients in a bowl using a hand-mixer.
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Serve with a nice hearty cracker.
PS) And if there’s anything leftover, it makes for a delicious spread on bagels too!
Happy Thanksgiving, my friends!
Buon Appetito!
I love easy apps like this around the holidays Annie! So perfect for Thanksgiving and guests all fall and winter long! On my list! Happy Tgiving my friend!
I think you and your friends will love it! Thank you, dear!
You are so right, the perfect flavor combo. It looks so so festive and would be the perfect addition to any holiday table!! Take care, have a wonderful holiday!
Thank you, Stacey! Happy Thanksgiving!
Delicious and easy are my top priority when it comes to holiday entertaining. And I totally agree Annie, orange, cranberries and cinnamon are a great holiday combo!
One of my favorite combos! Thanks, Leanne!
Looks delish!
Thank you, Rebecca!! And thanks for the invite!! 🙂
I love delicious, easy recipes like this for holiday gatherings! So festive and the kind of appetizer that disappears fast! 🙂
It sure does! You may want to double it! 😉 Thank you, friend!
All those flavors work really well together and they evoke warmth, coziness, and set you in the festive mood. Great appetizer, Annie!!
It really is quite festive! Thank you, Nicoletta!
So easy yet festive for the upcoming hoidays, can’t go wrong with party dips!
Can never go wrong with a good dip! Thanks, Kevin!!
Could there be a better Thanksgiving appetizer? I don’t think so! Love how simple this is and LOVE cranberries in pretty much anything!
So easy and delish! That’s what it’s all about! Thanks, Kelsie!
So easy, but so much flavour! Loving the orange juice addition, especially. Perfect for holiday entertaining!
It is surprisingly flavorful! Thank you, friend!
Love recipes like this for holiday entertaining! Though, I’m pretty confident I could make a meal out of just this spread and some vino 😉 Happy Monday, lovely! XOXO
Oh yes, this cranberry spread, a little holiday music, your favorite wine….Dinner! I like the way you think, my friend! Have a great week! XOXO
Can you make it without the orange juice?
Sure. I think it would be fun to play around with the flavors. Is there any other citrus you might like? Or maybe even apple juice? I don’t know for sure, but it might be worth a try. Good luck!
Hey Annie, Thank you for sharing that recipe and that great Earth, Wind & Fire song. I’m sure all your readers will be “sharing the spice of life” and “groovin” in the kitchen when they read your recipes this week!
Hey Karen!
I know at least one who will be, girlfriend! 🙂
Thanks!