Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread

Name: Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup washed fresh or frozen cranberries; ½ cup water; ¼ cup granulated sugar; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; zest of one orange, about 2 teaspoons; 8 ounces softened cream cheese; crackers; apple slices