Raisin Nut Spread
"A quick and easy spread for baked goods. Delicious on waffles!"
Original is 5 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (188 g)
- Calories 680.2
- Total Fat - 31.9 g
- Saturated Fat - 3.8 g
- Cholesterol - 56 mg
- Sodium - 514.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 100.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 5.4 g
- Sugars - 53.7 g
- Protein - 5.4 g
- Calcium - 51 mg
- Iron - 2.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 2.5 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Over medium heat, cook and stir egg, sugar, lemon juice and rind until thickened.
Step 2
Let cool and add nuts, raisins, and mayonnaise.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Choose a high-quality mayonnaise for the best flavor.
- If desired, you can use a combination of pecans and almonds in the spread.
- Substitute the egg with 1/4 cup of applesauce for a vegan option. This substitution provides a healthier alternative while still keeping the spread moist.
- Substitute the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter option. This substitution reduces the fat content of the spread while still providing a creamy texture.
Coconut Raisin Nut Spread Replace the pecans or almonds with 1 cup of shredded coconut and add an additional 1/2 cup of mayonnaise.
Baked Apples with Raisin Nut Spread: Delicious baked apples filled with the sweet and savory Raisin Nut Spread. A perfect combination of sweet and tart flavors!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Walnuts: Roasted Brussels sprouts with toasted walnuts provide a delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with the sweet and tart flavors of the Baked Apples with Raisin Nut Spread. The toasted walnuts add a wonderful crunchy texture to the dish, while the roasted Brussels sprouts provide a nutty flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit!
FAQ
Q: Is this spread suitable for vegan diets?
A: Unfortunately, no. This spread contains mayonnaise, which is not vegan-friendly. However, you could try substituting vegan mayonnaise instead.
Q: Is this spread gluten-free?
A: Yes, this spread is gluten-free. It does not contain any wheat, rye, barley, or other gluten-containing ingredients.
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Fun facts:
The combination of mayonnaise and raisins is a popular side dish in the southern United States, and is often referred to as "Raisin Salad". It was reportedly created by the famous chef, Julia Child, in the 1950s.
Raisins were once a luxury item, and were used to sweeten dishes in Ancient Greece and Rome. In fact, raisins were so prized that they were even used as currency in some parts of the world.