Fruit Dip Mix

Submitted by GrandmaG

"Another dip from my "Gifts in a Bag" recipe book. This is really yummy in the fall using fresh granny smith apples. I love that sweet and tart flavor. Cook time is chill time. Yeild is estimate."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 3 cups

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• When ready to make dip add

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

directions

1. Process the brown sugar, crystallized ginger, and cinnamon in food processor until ginger is finely chopped and mixture is well blended.
2. Place in 3" x 4" ziplock bag or jelly jar and seal.
3. Attach gift tag with the directions on how to prepare the dip.

4. Gift tag should read:

5. Combine the Fruit Dip Mix with the softened cream cheese.
6. Beat until well blended.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
8. Serve with fresh fruit cut into bite size pieces.
9. TIP: Remember dip will be firm until it reaches room temperature Also dip tastes better if chilled 2 or more hours, flavors the cheese more.

Reviews

[newspapergal]

This is really good, GrandmaG. Chose it as part of Pick A Chef Nov '04. I halved it, & made the dip, snacking on it with apples, grapes & oranges. Oh, I also added just a dash of lemon juice to the mixture. Thanks ;)