Holiday Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• Assorted crackers or tortilla chips

Directions

1. Place cranberries and sugar in a food processor; cover and pulse until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in the onions, cilantro and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
2. To serve, place cream cheese on a serving plate. Drain salsa and spoon over cream cheese. Serve with crackers or chips. Yield: 12 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Originally published as Holiday Salsa in Simple & Delicious December/January 2013, p38