Spiced Cranberry Chutney Crackers

The holidays are upon us and that means lots of parties and lots of food.  Next time you are hosting a party or asked to bring something to a party try out this appetizer.  Everyone loves finger foods and this tastes delicious and you will be surprised at how easy it is!

Spiced Cranberry Chutney Crackers
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 35

1 tsp olive or canola oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
2 T cider vinegar
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
3/4 cup fat free or light cream cheese spread
35 wafer crackers

Heat oil in small saucepan over medium-low heat until hot. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until softened, stirring frequently.
Add cranberry sauce, vinegar, pumpkin pie spice, thyme, pepper and hot pepper sauce; mix well. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 10 to 12 minutes or until thickened and reduced slightly, stirring frequently. Cool 20 minutes. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Just before serving, spread about 1 teaspoon cream cheese spread on each cracker. Top each with about 1 1/2 teaspoons cranberry mixture. If desired, garnish each with fresh thyme.

Another quicker option is to spread the cream cheese out on a pretty platter, spoon the chutney out over it and then arrange the crackers around the edge.