Dried Cranberry Chutney Appetizers
Brighten up your appetizer spread with these irresistible Dried Cranberry Chutney Appetizers, a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors. Featuring a homemade cranberry chutney infused with vibrant orange zest, warm cinnamon, and zesty ginger, this recipe is paired with smooth cream cheese atop crisp crackers or crostini for an elegant bite-sized treat. Ready in just 20 minutes, these festive appetizers are ideal for holiday gatherings, cocktail parties, or any occasion where you want to impress with minimal effort. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary for a touch of seasonal charm, and watch them disappear from the table!
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon grated ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 24 pieces crackers (such as water crackers or crostini)
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine the dried cranberries, water, and brown sugar.
Step 2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cranberries soften and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Step 3
Stir in the orange zest, grated ginger, and ground cinnamon. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove the saucepan from the heat.
Step 4
Allow the cranberry chutney to cool to room temperature. It will thicken as it cools.
Step 5
Spread about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese onto each cracker or crostini.
Step 6
Top each cracker with a small dollop of the cranberry chutney (about 1 teaspoon).
Step 7
If desired, garnish with small sprigs of fresh rosemary for a festive touch.
Step 8
Arrange the appetizers on a platter and serve immediately. If not serving right away, assemble just before serving to keep the crackers crisp.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (751.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2609.2 |
| Total Fat 87.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 34.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g | |
| Cholesterol 114.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3294.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 397.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 116.2g | |
| Protein 31.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 275.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 503.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories