Originally Published in Cranberry Dreams: A Florida Fall Recipe

For those of us ready to welcome fall in this 80ish degree weather, here is the perfect recipe. 

Cranberry Salsa & Goat Cheese Spread

GATHER:

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 lime
  • 1/3 cup raw honey
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 8 oz log of goat cheese
  • crackers for serving
  • extra honey for serving (optional)

MAKE:

  1. Rinse and dry the cranberries. Dice the jalapeno, removing the stem, seeds, and ribs. Zest the entire lime.
  2. Place the cranberries, diced jalapeno, lime zest, cilantro, and spices into a food processor. Squeeze in the juice of HALF the lime. Pulse the food processor until the ingredients are chopped finely, in a texture like chunky salsa.
  3. Remove the blade from the food processor and mix in the honey with a spoon.
  4. Place the log of goat cheese on a serving platter, and spoon the cranberry salsa over the top. If desired, drizzle on a little extra honey. Serve with a hearty cracker and pray for cooler weather!