Cranberry Jalapeño Dip

Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 12 oz. fresh cranberries
• 1 jalapeño, cut in half and deseeded
• 4 green onions, whites and light green parts
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp. sour cream

Directions

1. In a food processor, add the cranberries, jalapeño, green onions, lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Pulse until chopped.
2. Strain the cranberry mixture, reserving the juice.
3. In a mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Beat with a hand mixer (or stand mixer) until fluffy.
4. Add in the reserved juice until you get your desired thickness. Start with 1 tbsp. Stir in 1/3 to 1/2 of the cranberry mixture. Mix well.
5. Spoon into your serving dish. Top with the remaining cranberry jalapeno mix. Garnish with extra green onion, jalapeño, or parsley.

Serve with crackers, fresh vegetables, pretzels, or even bagels