How to Make Lighter Cretons - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cretons is a traditional French-Canadian spread that is typically made with pork and seasoned with savory herbs and spices. It is delicious spread on toast or crackers for a simple and satisfying snack. However, traditional cretons can be quite heavy and high in fat, which may not be suitable for those looking for a lighter option.

That's where this recipe for Lighter Cretons comes in. By making a few simple swaps and adjustments, we've been able to create a version of cretons that is ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 ½ cups water, divided
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ⅛ teaspoon sage
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin (such as Knox ®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Place ground turkey, 1 cup water, onion, cloves, sage, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring turkey mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes, mashing ingredients occasionally with a spatula while cooking; remove from heat.
  • Stir gelatin into remaining 1/2 cup water; stir gelatin mixture into turkey mixture. Transfer to a small container; refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    76 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 29mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 113mg