Best 7 Pumpkin Cranberry Dip Recipes
In the realm of delightful party appetizers and festive holiday treats, pumpkin cranberry dip emerges as a culinary masterpiece, captivating taste buds with its vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. This dip, often served with crackers, bread, or vegetable crudités, can effortlessly transform any gathering into a memorable occasion. Whether you're seeking a delightful addition to your Thanksgiving feast or a festive centerpiece for your next potluck, pumpkin cranberry dip stands ready to impress, offering a symphony of textures and a flavor profile that lingers long after the last bite.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SAVORY PUMPKIN DIP WITH CRANBERRY REDUCTION
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the reduction: Combine the cranberry juice, sage, bay leaves, honey and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced to a thin syrup (about 1 tablespoon), 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool, then discard the sage and bay leaves.
- For the dip: Combine the beans, pumpkin, orange zest and juice, pumpkin pie spice, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a food processor. Process to make a chunky paste.
- Drizzle in the olive oil and 3 tablespoons water. Process until thick and very smooth, adding a little more water if needed. Season with salt.
- Spread the dip in a wide, flat serving bowl. Sprinkle lightly with pumpkin pie spice and drizzle with the cranberry reduction. Sprinkle with the pepitas and parsley and serve with Crunchmaster Crackers on the side for dipping.
PUMPKIN CRANBERRY DIP
This is the simplest dip you'll want on your serving table at every fall gathering! Stock these four ingredients in your kitchen and you can whip this dip up in mere minutes when visitors pop in. It's sweet, spicy, creamy autumn in your mouth. Serve immediately with ginger snaps and pita chips and garnish with mint sprigs.
Provided by cottonlily
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Fruit Dip
Time 5m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Spoon cream cheese into a bowl. Add cranberry sauce; blend thoroughly with a large spoon. Dish into a dip bowl or platter and garnish with mint for color.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 72.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
FROSTED PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BARS
With tangy dried cranberries tucked inside and a creamy brown butter frosting, these mildly spiced pumpkin bars are doubly delightful. It's a good thing the recipe makes lots, because once you taste one, you won't be able to resist going back for more! -Barbara Nowakowski, Mesa, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin and butter; stir into dry ingredients until well combined. Stir in cranberries. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Pour into a large bowl; beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost bars. If desired, sprinkle with finely chopped dried cranberries.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CRANBERRY PUMPKIN CHUTNEY
It's a waste to throw out carved jack-o'-lanterns after Halloween, so I decided to make a pumpkin chutney with them. After trying a few recipes, I came up with this one, and it has become a family favorite. It's delicious, especially with turkey, chicken, ham or roast pork. -Maryalice Wood, Langley, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h25m
Yield 5 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, bring all ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened and pumpkin is tender, 1 to 1-1/4 hours., Carefully ladle hot mixture into 5 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
PUMPKIN AND CRANBERRY BREAKFAST STRATA
Our delicious, make-ahead breakfast casserole captures the flavors of fall, including pumpkin, cranberries and cinnamon.
Provided by Inspired Taste
Categories Breakfast
Time 5h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Spray 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread half of the bread in baking dish; top with half of the cranberries. Repeat.
- In large bowl, beat eggs, milk, pumpkin, orange peel, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, brown sugar, vanilla and salt with whisk until well blended; pour over mixture in pan. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; place sprayed side down over pan. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
- Heat oven to 325°F. Bake covered 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 30 to 40 minutes longer or until top is golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm topped with yogurt and maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
PUMPKIN-CRANBERRY BARS
Here on Zaar there are a couple of recipes somewhat like this one, but there are differences, & the Great Pumpkin is tellin' Charlie Brown that this one is pretty darn good! Preparation time does not include time needed for unfrosted bars to cool completely.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- FOR THE BARS, in a large bowl, mix together first 7 ingredients.
- Stir in pumpkin, butter, eggs & vanilla until well blended.
- Stir in cranberries, then spread mixture into an ungreased 15"x10" jellyroll baking pan.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
- FOR THE FROSTING, melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until butter just starts to turn a golden color ~ DO NOT LET IT BURN!
- Remove immediately from heat & pour into a bowl.
- Let butter cool slightly, then stir in powdered sugar & vanilla.
- Stir in enough orange juice to form a frosting consistency.
- When pan of uncut pumpkin bars is cooled completely, frost & cut into bars.
- Serve & enjoy & refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.4, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 32.5, Sodium 53.9, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 20.5, Protein 1.3
PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BREAD
Delicious, moist and tangy bread. Good for lunch boxes and anytime snacks!
Provided by LINDAGEAN
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Pumpkin Bread Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 9x5 inch loaf pans (or 4 mini loaf pans).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt.
- Combine eggs, sugar, pumpkin and oil in small mixing bowl, beat until just blended. Stir the wet mixture into the dry with a wooden spoon until batter is just moistened. Fold the cranberries and walnuts into the batter. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. (If using mini loaf pans, begin checking bread after 25 minutes.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.1 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 229.8 mg, Sugar 36.6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor. You can make your own pumpkin puree by roasting a pumpkin and then blending it until smooth, or you can use canned pumpkin puree.
- Be sure to drain the cranberries well before adding them to the dip. This will help prevent the dip from being too watery.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the cranberries by hand. Just be sure to mash them until they are very fine.
- Serve the dip with crackers, vegetables, or pita chips. You can also use it as a spread for sandwiches or wraps.
- The dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just be sure to bring it to room temperature before serving.
Conclusion:
Pumpkin cranberry dip is a delicious and festive appetizer that is perfect for any fall gathering. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy hosts. The dip is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for snacking. So next time you are looking for a tasty and healthy appetizer, give pumpkin cranberry dip a try. You won't be disappointed!
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