Cranberry Jam with Goat Cheese Spread
Cranberry Jam with Goat Cheese Spread combines tangy, creamy, and aromatic flavors for a holiday appetizer that's as beautiful as it is delicious.
Calories per serving: 139kcal
Ingredients
~~ -- Cranberry Jam -- ~~
- 6 ounce (170.1 g) Cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 3 tablespoon (2.96 tablespoon) Sugar
- 1/4 cup (40 g) Onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon (0.99 teaspoon) Rose Water
- 1 tablespoon (0.99 tablespoon) Water
- 1 teaspoon (0.99 teaspoon) Thyme, crushed
~~ -- Goat Cheese Spread -- ~~
- 4 ounce (113.4 g) Goat Cheese
- 8 ounce (226.8 g) Cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon (0.99 teaspoon) Thyme, crushed
- 2 tablespoon (1.97 tablespoon) Butter, unsalted
Instructions
Make the Cranberry Jam
- Mise en place
- Put the cranberries in a sauté pan on low.
- Add the sugar.
- Add the onion.
- Add the rose water and water. If you are using fresh cranberries, increase the water to 2 tablespoons.
- Bring the mixture to a boil then add the thyme.
- Continue to boil until all the cranberries have popped. Stir occasionally and let simmer until the liquid has thickened.
- Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
Make the Goat Cheese Spread
- Mix the goat cheese, cream cheese, thyme and butter together in a small food processor until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Plating
- Put the spread and jam into separate bowls and serve with crackers.
Notes
For vegetarians, creamy goat cheese and cream cheese are not usually made with animal rennet. However, check the package to make sure.
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