Hot 'n' Spicy Cranberry Dip

By Sarah-Lyn

When I want to make this as an appetizer on Christmas or New Year's, I double the recipe, using one 16-ounce can of cranberry sauce. —Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup jellied cranberry sauce
• 1 to 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Miniature hot dogs or smoked sausage links, warmed
• Sliced apples or pears

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm with sausage and/or fruit. Yield: 3/4 cup.


Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 64 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 29 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, trace protein.