Ham and Dried Fruit Spread

Smoky ham and dried fruit combine for a party spread that is simply scrumptious. Make a day ahead to let flavors blend.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup diced ham
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped sweet onion
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons honey
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup chopped dried apples
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Cocktail bread slices

Cooking Directions:

1. In food processor, chop ham until coarsely chopped. Add onion, cream cheese, sour cream, honey, nutmeg and allspice. Process with on-and-off pulses until mixed. Add dried fruits and walnuts. Process, pulsing, just until fruit is chopped.
2. Press mixture into 2-cup bowl or mold. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 24 hours. Unmold, if desired, onto serving plate. Garnish with additional chopped walnuts and dried cranberries, if desired, and serve with cocktail bread or crackers.
   

Makes 32 appetizer servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, Be Inspired®.