Cranberry Salsa

Ingredients

• 12 ounces fresh cranberries
• 2 jalapeños, (deseeded and finely diced)
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup cilantro, (finely chopped)
• ¼ cup green onions, (finely chopped)
• 8 ounces cream cheese, (room temperature (optional))

Steps

1. 1

   Rinse and sort cranberries, discarding any that are bruised or mushy.

2. 2

   Place cranberries in a blender or food processor and pulse until the cranberries are finely chopped but not mushy.

3. 3

   Place the chopped cranberries in a bowl and add the jalapeños, orange juice, lime juice, sugar, cilantro, and green onions. Toss to combine.

4. 4

   Cover the salsa with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes to meld all the flavors together.

5. 5

   Uncover and serve with tortilla chips or crackers.

6. 6

   *Optional serving step: Spread the cream cheese onto your serving platter and pour the cranberry salsa on top for a creamy and rich appetizer.