Basil Cashew Spread with Cherry Balsamic Quick Jam
Servings: 6 -8 servings
This Paleo and Vegan Basil Cashew Spread with cherry balsamic quick jam is an idea summer picnic appetizer or snack! Portable, delicious, and easy to make - elevate your next cracker to epic status! The tangy-ness of the jam offsets the earthy flavors of the spread and REALLY tastes amazing!
Ingredients
For the Cashew Spread:
- 1 cup raw Cashews (soaked in water for at least 1 hour)
- 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp White Cooking Wine
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 handful fresh Basil
- Sea Salt to taste
For the Cherry Jam:
- 2 cups cherries fresh or frozen (pitted)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
For the cashew spread:
- Add all of the cashew spread ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Store in the fridge until ready to serve (it will thicken up a bit in the fridge).
For the Cherry Jam:
- Add the cherry jam ingredients to a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Once it starts bubbling, reduce the heat to low and use the back of a fork to mash the fruit.
- Continue simmering for 15 more minutes, occasionally mashing further as you stir.
- Remove from heat and store in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
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