Recipe for Very Versatile Pineapple-Cranberry Spread

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The beauty of making something from dried fruit is all those concentrated flavors melding together. And all the ingredients can be kept in the pantry, ready for inspiration and opportunity. The natural sweetness of pineapple and apricots balance tart cranberries, and all it takes is some time for soaking and processing. Use this spread as a breakfast jam, a topping for dairy-free yogurt or hot cereal, or a base for a fruit vinaigrette salad dressing.

Very Versatile Pineapple-Cranberry Spread

Recipe courtesy of
  • Chef Edwin Cabrera

Prep Instructions

  • Yield: 16 (1½ tablespoon) servings
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 30 minutes for soaking
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Difficulty Level: Easy

Recipe Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple, dried
  • 6 apricots, dried
  • 1/2 cup cranberries, dried (see note below)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Cooking Instructions

  1. Combine dried fruits in a bowl and cover with pineapple and lime juices. Soak for 30 minutes.
  2. Place all ingredients in a food processor and purée until smooth.
  3. NOTE: Instead of cranberries, try dried cherries or a pomegranate-infused berry for even more variety.

Category Tags

Cholesterol-free
Gluten-free
Low fat / low saturated fat
Peanut-free
Spreads and Sauces
Tree nut-free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Whole food, plant-based

Nutritional Data

Calories: 42.34
Fat: 0.05 g
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 4.64 mg
Carbohydrates: 10.60 g
Fiber: 0.54 g
Sugars: 8.89 g
Protein: 0.09 g
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