Best 5 Holiday Harvest Cranberry Orange Pecan Spread Recipes

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As the holiday season approaches, many find themselves searching for delectable treats to share with loved ones. The "holiday harvest cranberry orange pecan spread" is a festive and flavorful condiment that can transform any gathering into a memorable occasion. This vibrant spread combines the tanginess of cranberries, the sweetness of oranges, and the nutty crunch of pecans, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize the taste buds of all who try it. The aroma of this spread, infused with the essence of the holidays, will fill your kitchen with warmth and cheer, making it a perfect addition to any holiday brunch, dinner, or party. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and explore the best recipe for creating this irresistible holiday harvest cranberry orange pecan spread.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PECAN CRANBERRY SPREAD



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I find any excuse possible to serve this. Great around the holidays but worthy of being made all year round. It is the dish I am most often asked to bring to a gathering requiring finger foods or appetizers. Really good on Townhouse Wheat Crackers. If I don't have any orange juice concentrate, I use just enough fresh squeezed juice to make it the right consistency and the zest from the orange for more flavor. *PLEASE NOTE!!* You REALLY need to make this ahead of time! The flavors must blend for it to taste good!

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate

Steps:

  • Using an electric mixer, beat at medium speed and cream the cream cheese until soft and fluffy.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, at the very least 60 minutes.
  • Serve cold with crackers.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SPREAD



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Make and share this Cranberry-Orange Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RecipeNut

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (12 ounce) container cranberry-orange sauce
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Combine cream cheese and cranberry-orange sauce in small bowl; stir until blended.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Store in refrigerator.

FESTIVE CRANBERRY CAKE



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Each fall here in Alaska, an abundant crop of wild cranberries is ripe for cooking. This cake, a favorite in my family, makes good use of the harvest. What's more, since you can prepare it the night before your Thanksgiving celebration, the recipe is a real time-saver at a hectic time of year. -Gladys Wilson, Anchorage, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped pecans
GLAZE:
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup sugar
Optional: Sugared cranberries and rosemary sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; beat well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in cranberries, dates and pecans. Spread in a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 60-70 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, for glaze, heat orange juice and sugar in a small saucepan until sugar dissolves. Invert cake onto a serving plate. With a toothpick, punch holes in cake. Spoon glaze over cake. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. If desired, top with sugared cranberries and rosemary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRAZY YUMMY CRANBERRY PECAN COOKIES WITH ORANGE GLAZE



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Cranberries, oats, pecans and orange glaze. So good!

Provided by Dion

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 orange, zested
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the butter, white and brown sugars, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until the mixture is creamy and well blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time, and then gradually beat in the flour just until the mixture makes a soft dough. Stir in the pecans, rolled oats, and cranberries, and drop by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are set and the edges are slightly brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let the cookies cool for 1 minute on baking sheets before removing to wire racks to finish cooling. Glaze cookies while still a little warm.
  • Place the confectioners' sugar and orange juice in a microwave-safe bowl, and stir to dissolve the sugar. Stir in the orange zest and butter, and microwave on medium power until the butter melts and the mixture is warm, about 30 seconds. Stir the warm glaze until smooth, and drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 107.8 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

CRANBERRY SPREAD



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I think the orange-cranberry combination is the key to this tongue-tingling cream cheese spread. Serve it with your favorite crackers and watch it disappear!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon sugar
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, orange juice concentrate, sugar, zest and cinnamon until blended. Fold in cranberries and pecans. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • For a smoother spread, use a food processor to blend the ingredients until creamy.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the cranberries and pecans by hand.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar in the recipe to suit your taste.
  • If you want a more tangy spread, add more orange juice.
  • For a sweeter spread, add more cranberries.
  • Serve the spread with crackers, bread, or fruit.
  • The spread can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

This holiday harvest cranberry orange pecan spread is a delicious and festive addition to any holiday table. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its vibrant color and sweet and tangy flavor, this spread is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

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