Contributed By: taig4@mac.com
Roxanne
A spicy fruit and nut dip that is a wonderful party appetizer
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids can help make it
Kids can help make it
Make Ahead
Holiday: July 4th
Halloween
Meal Type: Appetizers
Ingredients
8 ounces Cream cheese, softened (reduced fat)
1/2 cup Sour cream( reduced fat)
2 tbsp Pear nectar
2 tbsp Honey
1/4 tsp Each ground cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg
1 Large ripe but firm winter pear, peeled and grated
1 tbsp Dried currants
2 tbsp Finely minced crystallized ginger
2 tbsp Sliced almonds
Dippers- broccoli flowerets and carrot sticks and sesame seeded crackers
Preparation
Beat the cream cheese and sour cream together in a medium bowl till smooth. Mix in the nectar, honey, spices, pear, currants, ginger and almonds till well blended. Place the dip in a serving bowl and chill till serving time. To serve place the bowl on a platter and surround with the dippers.
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