Festive Appetizer Spread

By brandyc

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
• Assorted crackers

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring water and sugar to a boil without stirring; boil for 5 minutes. Add cranberries, cook until berries pop and sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Cut apricots in the preserves into small pieces; add to cranberry mixture. Stir in lemon juice. Cool. Add almonds.

Spoon over cream cheese; serve with crackers. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Yield: about 3 cups.