Cherry And Pecan Spread (dairy)
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Ingredients 1 cup dried sour cherries 1 cup water two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans 1 tablespoon fresh lime juices 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest scones or crackers as accompaniments

Instructions

In a small heavy saucepan simmer cherries in water until liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon. Remove pan from heat and cool mixture. In a bowl whisk together cream cheese, pecans, lime juice, thyme, zest, cherry mixture, and salt and pepper to taste until spread is combined well. Spread may be made 2 days ahead and kept chilled, covered. Serve spread with scones or crackers. Makes 3 cups

Serving Size

Makes 3 cups

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