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Cranberry jalapeno dip on a cracker with goat cheese
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5 from 45 votes

Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

This festive fruit salsa is the perfect way to add a little spice to your Thanksgiving dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 58kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 3 medium jalapeno peppers
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
  • 4 scallions
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • teaspoon chipotle pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ cup loosely packed brown sugar

Instructions

  • Add cranberries, roughly chopped jalapenos, mint, scallions, and garlic to a food processor. Pulse for a few seconds or until roughly chopped.
  • Use a spatula to transfer the cranberry mixture to a medium bowl. In a separate bowl or a measuring cup, whisk lime juice, orange juice, chipotle pepper, and sea salt until combined. Drizzle over the cranberries then mix in the brown sugar.
  • Allow the flavors to meld together for at least 20 minutes. Place cream cheese, goat cheese, or smoked cream cheese on a serving dish, then pour cranberry mixture over it.

Notes

  • If you'd like to make sugar-free cranberry jalapeno dip, substitute the brown sugar with 4 to 6 Truvia packets. Or use half as much sugar and add a few packets of sweetener.
  • When adding the brown sugar, make sure there are no hard lumps in it. No one wants to break a tooth on Thanksgiving, am I right?
  • Add in a little orange or lime zest to make the dip a little more citrusy.
  • Garnish with a sprig of mint for an added pop of color.
  • Store this cranberry salsa in the refrigerator, in an air-tight container, for up to 3 days. Although it can probably last longer, the cranberries will begin to get soggy and the dip will get more watery over time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.4mg