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Rutabaga Apple Paprika Spread

Rutabaga Apple Paprika Spread

Course Appetizer
Cuisine German
Keyword appetizer recipes, apple rutabaga appetizer, fall appetizers, fall spread recipes, Rutabaga recipes, rutabaga spread, spread recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 8
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 lb rutabaga
  • 1/2 granny sweet red apple
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1 - 8 oz brick cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon hot paprika
  • Pinch sugar
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the onion into pieces
  2. Peel the apple and rutabaga and cut them into pieces.
  3. Heat the oil in a small skillet.
  4. Add the onion and cook until transparent.
  5. Add the rutabaga and apple pieces and mix to combine.
  6. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  7. Add the apple juice to the pan.
  8. Bring to a boil.
  9. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 45-50 minutes, until the rutabaga pieces are tender.
  10. Transfer to a food processor or blender and puree.
  11. Let the mixture cool completely
  12. Scrape the mixture into a bowl. Add the cream cheese in pieces and mix to combine.
  13. Season with the paprika, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.
  14. Mix together until creamy.
  15. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.