Gourmet Apricot Spread Appetizer Recipe

This Gourmet Apricot Spread Appetizer Recipe is simple apricot-based condiment tastes as bright and sunny as it looks. Spread it on toast like a homemade jam, stir some into yogurt or a vinaigrette, or use it as a filling for white or génoise layer cakes.Combination of sweet apricot and savory onion flavors to create this appealing spread for crackers.

50% would make again

This recipe is:

Quick

4 Servings

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons apricot preserves

2-1/2 teaspoons minced chives

Dash onion powder

Assorted crackers

Directions

• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, preserves, chives and onion powder until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 25 minutes or until chilled. Serve with crackers. Yield: 1/2 cup.

Nutritional Analysis:

• 2 tablespoons (prepared with reduced-fat cream cheese and reduced-sugar preserves; calculated without crackers) equals 65 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 90 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

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