Description
This is a fun dip that is both sweet and spicy. I got the recipe by varying other cranberry salsa and dip recipes I have found. I got the idea of the fusion of oil from a friend. There are many ideas for use and a great item to take along when you want to surprise your friends with something they probably have not tried. Serve with Triscuits®, pita chips, or crackers.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 10 ounces dried sweetened cranberries
- ½ cup white sugar, or to taste
- ½ cup water, or more as needed
- 2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat; add oil. Stir cranberries into hot oil and cook until cranberries absorb most of oil
- 5 to 10 minutes. Mix sugar
- water
- jalapeno peppers
- lemon juice
- cilantro
- and salt into cranberries; cook until reduced and softened
- 10 to 15 more minutes. Add more water if needed.
- Pulse cranberry mixture in a food processor or blender until very smooth; cool completely.
- Stir cooled cranberry mixture and cream cheese together in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Servings: 16