Shelly's Recipe

CARAMELIZED ONION-CRANBERRY-CREAM CHEESE BITES

Category: Cold

Caramelized Onion-Cranberry Compote
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups thinly sliced sweet onions
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (thawed), coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onions, and saute 15 to 18 minutes or until golden and tender. Stir in vinegar and remaining ingredients; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 4 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 2 tbsp.

Note: The Caramelized Onion-Cranberry Compote a day ahead and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.

16 whole grain crackers
Spread-able cream cheese
Garnish: fresh cilantro or parsley leaves

Spread 16 whole grain crackers each with 1 1/2 tsp cream cheese; top each with 1 tbsp compote. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley leaves.