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This has always been a crowd-pleaser for the wine tastings at our home!
It is important to use a food processor to prepare this recipe to ensure its smooth consistency.
2 – 12-ounce jars of Italian Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
1 – 8-ounce container of Cream Cheese, softened
¼ cup of Red Onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons of Sun-dried Tomatoes, chopped
½-1 tablespoon of Pink Peppercorns, ground down, you can add more to taste
1/3 cup of Nectarine, chopped and softened on the top of the stove
1 teaspoon of Maple Syrup
½ teaspoon of Cinnamon
Sauté / cook in a sauté pan the chopped nectarine, the maple syrup, and the cinnamon until it is softened. Then, place the nectarine mixture in a food processor and pulse until it is mashed. Add the rest of the ingredients into the food processor and process it until it is fully combined and smooth
Serving Suggestion:
We love this Butternut Squash & Nectarine spread with Crostini (click on this link to see the Crostini recipe) or your favorite crackers.