Toasted Gruyere and Cranberry Cups

Ingredients:One 10-ounce bag frozen or fresh cranberries1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon orange zest plus 1/4 cup orange juice4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature1 cup grated Gruyere cheese48 frozen prebaked phyllo cups or hors d’oeuvre cups2 tablespoons chopped chives Directions:Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.Mix the cranberries, sugar … Read more

Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese Spread

Cranberry-Cinnamon Goat Cheese Spread Source: sweetsaltysc.blogspot.comINGREDIENTS Cranberry-Cinnamon Goat Cheese Spread (serves 2-3)1/8-1/4 c dried cranberries (to taste)1/2 tsp cinnamon, plus more for mixing1/4 c red wine (water may be substituted)4 oz creamy goat cheese, room temperatureCrackers for servingDIRECTIONS Put cranberries and cinnamon in a heat-proof bowl. Heat wine in a small saucepan until it comes … Read more

Christmas Jam

CHRISTMAS JAM pkg (20 ounces each) frozen whole strawberries or 2 1/2 qts fresh strawberries 1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries 5 pounds sugar=11 1/2 cups 2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin Grind Strawberries and cranberries in a food processor or grinder; place in a large kettle. Add sugar. Bring to a full … Read more