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    • Apple-Cinnamon Spread

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    Dairy St. Louis St. louis p, Post1 1 servings

    INGREDIENTS

    1/4 c Butter; margarine or reduced-fat spread, (1/2 stick) softened
    8 oz Regular or reduced-fat cream cheese; softened
    1 c Powdered sugar
    2 tb Frozen apple juice concentrate
    1 ts Ground cinnamon

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Whip all ingredients together until thoroughly combined and smooth.
Refrigerate until 1 hour before serving, then allow to reach room
temperature for easier spreading. Serve with pumpkin apple bread.
Yield: About 1 1/2 cups.
Recipe Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - 12-21-1998 By Judy Wickersham
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