Apple Nut Spread
Submitted by reddog
Creamy low-fat spread blending apples, dates, cottage cheese, and toasted almonds with cinnamon. Make it in the microwave and food processor for easy entertaining on raisin toast or apple slices.
YIELD
2 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
5 minREADY
15 minThis apple-nut spread turns humble ingredients into something special, perfect for brunch boards or afternoon snacks.
Microwave apples with dates and sherry until tender, then blend with smooth cottage cheese, cream cheese, and cinnamon into a luscious spread.
Stirring in toasted almonds at the end adds crunch against all that creaminess.
Kitchen Tips
- Process the cottage cheese separately first until completely smooth so you don’t get grainy texture
- Let the apple-date mixture cool completely before blending with the cheese to prevent curdling
- Serve with toasted raisin bread or fresh apple slices for scooping
Ingredients
Directions
Place sherry in 1 quart glass measure.
Microwave at high for 45 seconds to 1 minute or until boiling.
Add apples and dates. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Microwave on high 4 to 5 minutes or until tender, stirring after 2 minutes cool mixture completely.
Position knife in food processor.
Add apple mixture. Process until smooth.
Place mixture in a bowl and set aside.
Place cottage cheese in processor and process until smooth.
Add cream cheese and cinnamon; process until smooth.
Add apple mixture and process until smooth.
Place mixture in a bowl and stir in almonds.
Cover and chill.
Serve spread with toasted raisin bread or apple slices.
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