Cranberry Goat Cheese and Almond Crackers
Servings 10
Ingredients
Cranberry Jam
- 3 1/2 cups cranberries fresh
- 1/3 cup spiced rum
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1/16 tsp cloves ground
- 1/8 tsp ginger ground
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sugar
Almond Poppy Seed Crackers
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 egg
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
Cranberry Goat Cheese
- 8 ounces goat cheese
- 1 cup cranberry jam
- cinnamon stick garnish as needed
- thyme garnish as needed
Instructions
Cranberry Jam
- Place all of the ingredients in a pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 30 minutes or until all the berries are soft. Cool and refrigerate until ready to use. Makes 2 cups of jam.
Almond Poppy Seed Crackers
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients and knead a couple of times. Cover and rest the dough for 10 minutes. Roll out to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut to desired shape. Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-12 minute. Cool and store in an airtight container until ready to use. Makes 25-30 crackers
Cranberry Goat Cheese
- Soften the cheese at room temperature for 10 minutes. Line a mold with plastic wrap. Press the cheese into the mold. Pull the wrap tightly around the cheese and remove from the mold. Unwrap and place on a serving platter. Spoon the cranberry jam over the top. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and thyme. Serve with almond crackers.