Chunky Maple Walnut Spread

By Recipe Courtesy of Rebecca Katz for the California Walnut Commission
Total Time
5 Mins
Serves
12
Meal
Snack
Course
Appetizers Snack

DESCRIPTION

This easy walnut spread is great for bagels, crackers or pita chips. It also makes a good dip for apple slices, celery sticks, strawberries or pineapple spears.

Prep Time
5 Mins
Cook Time
0 Mins
Total Time
5 Mins
Calories
120
Total Fat
8
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
Cholesterol
11
Sodium
57
Carbohydrates
11
Dietary Fiber
1
Protein
3

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, low-fat, softened at room temperature for an hour
  • 2/3 cup California Walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cranberries or raisins, dried
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation

  1. Put cream cheese in a medium bowl. Add walnuts, raisins, syrup and cinnamon. Stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until ingredients are mixed together.
  2. Spread on bagels, toast, or apple slices.

Tip: To make as a softer dip for apple slices or strawberries, use twice as much maple syrup. To reduce fat and calorie content, use whipped low-fat cream cheese instead of a brick of low-fat cream cheese.