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Sweet n' Sassy Cheese Spread
Serves:
6-8
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
2-3 minutes
Cool Time:
15 minutes
1/2 cup Karo® Dark OR Light
Corn Syrup
1/8 teaspoon

salt

1/2 cup dried fruit mix*
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 teaspoon Durkee® Crushed Red Pepper
1/2 teaspoon

Durkee Almond Extract

1 package
(8 ounces)

cream cheese

Assorted crackers or crostini

MIX syrup, salt, fruit, almonds and crushed red pepper in a saucepan. 

HEAT to simmer, stirring to blend all ingredients.
Remove from heat; stir in almond extract.  Let cool to room temperature. Place cream cheese on serving plate.

TOP with fruit mixture. Smear on crackers or crostini. 

* Any combination of dried fruit can be used: raisins, dates, cherries, cranberries, currants, chopped apricots, etc.