Cinnamon Apple Spread For Tea Sandwiches - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 loaf cinnamon-raisin bread
2 golden delicious apples
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped

Preparation

Combine cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer about a minute or until smooth; set aside.
Cut each bread slice into a 3-inch round, or if it's large enough, two rounds at least 2 inches. Use a fruit glass to help.
Core apples and cut into seven slices, and brush with orange juice.
Spread about a tablespoon of cheese mixture onto each bread round; top with an apple slice.
Sprinkle peanuts in center.