359 spread recipes

Rhubarb marmalade brightened with orange and lemon zest, set with liquid pectin for a tangy-sweet spread. A quick stovetop preserve that captures spring rhubarb at its peak.

Old-fashioned crab-apple butter made with just two ingredients: fresh crabapples and sugar, simmered down into a thick, rosy spread. A Fall preserving classic ready in 30 minutes.

Portobello, basil, and tomato sandwich (PBT) on garlic-rubbed grilled sourdough with a lemony mayo spread. A vegetarian take on the BLT with meaty grilled mushrooms instead of bacon.

Sun-dried tomato tapenade blends rehydrated tomatoes with black olives, capers, garlic, and lemon zest. A bright Provençal spread for bread, crackers, or grilled chicken.

Old-fashioned chocolate coconut tea cakes with a sour cream crumb and a cinnamon-scented chocolate glaze spread while warm. Twelve dainty cupcakes for afternoon tea or coffee with a friend.

Fresh fruit platter with strawberries, bananas, pineapple, and kiwi served with a cinnamon yogurt dipping sauce. A light, no-cook dessert or brunch spread.

Kiwi lime marmalade made in the microwave in just 10 minutes. Fresh kiwi, lime zest, lime juice, and sugar cook down into a bright, tangy spread. No canning required.

Sun-dried tomato tapenade with capers, garlic, lemon, and herbes de Provence. Rehydrated, oil-cured for a week, then pulsed into a coarse Provencal spread.

Southern pimiento cheese sandwiches with sharp New York cheddar, mashed pimientos, cayenne, and Worcestershire. Hand-grated cheese makes all the difference in this classic spread.

Broiled pita crisps with oregano and Parmesan, ready in 10 minutes. Split, spread with butter, season, and broil until golden and crunchy.

A fruity recipe that's simple to make and tastes wonderful as a glaze on pot roasts or as a spread for sandwiches.

Roasted vegetable sandwich on French baguette with eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, and red pepper. Lemon-basil yogurt spread, peppery watercress. Vegetarian lunch.

Pear cranberry conserve made with dried pears and fresh cranberries simmered into a thick, ruby-colored spread. Just four ingredients, no pectin needed.

Grilled black bean pizza swaps tomato sauce for a smoky black bean spread, then piles on Monterey Jack, roasted peppers, tomatoes, olives, and pickled jalapeños. A Southwest take on grilled summer pizza.

Nectarine-orange marmalade simmers ground nectarines and oranges with sugar into a glossy, peel-flecked spread. A small-batch summer preserve that yields four half-pints of bright, fragrant jam.

Three-ingredient raspberry butter made with crushed fresh raspberries, softened butter, and a touch of sugar. Spread it on warm toast, pancakes, or scones.