Cream cheese, sweetened with brown sugar and spiked with apple pie spice, forms the base of this spread. Bits of red apple and pecans give it texture and add to the apple-pie-like flavor. Garnish as desired and serve with crackers.
Prep Time::10 mins
Total Time::10 mins
Servings::8
Yield::8 servings
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon apple juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon apple pie spice
1 red apple, chopped
¼ cup chopped pecans
Directions
Combine cream cheese and apple juice in a bowl and beat with the electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in brown sugar and apple pie spice. Fold in apple and pecans.
Cook's Note:
You can soften the cream cheese by taking it out of the foil and microwaving it on high for 15 to 20 seconds.