Pumpkin Cranberry Bites

Cranberry Pumpkin Bites are the perfect quick and easy party appetizer that tastes amazing too.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Appetizer

Keyword easy pumpkin appetizer recipe, make ahead party appetizer recipe, make ahead pumpkin appetizer, pumpkin cranberry bites

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 167kcal

Combine orange zest, ginger, cranberries, sugar and orange juice in a saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until thickened. Let cool.
1 Tablespoon Orange Zest, 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger, 2 cups Cranberries, 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, 1/2 cup Orange Juice
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss pumpkin pieces with 2 Tbsp oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread onto large rimmed baking sheet and roast in oven for 15-20 minutes or until fork tender. Remove from oven.
4 Tablespoons Oil, 1 Pumpkin, Salt and Pepper
Heat remaining oil in small skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, fry sage leaves until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
12 Sage Leaves
Spoon cranberry compote onto crackers. Top with roasted pumpkin pieces. Drizzle with honey and top with fried sage leaves.
Cranberry Sage Triscuit Crackers, 1/4 cup Honey

The cranberry compote, roasted pumpkin, and fried sage can be made up to 2 days in advance. Store the cooled cranberry compote and roasted pumpkin in the refrigerator. Fried sage can be stored at room temperature.