Cranberry Orange Sauce with Walnuts
Brighten up your holiday table with this vibrant Cranberry Orange Sauce with Walnuts! This easy, 25-minute recipe combines tart fresh cranberries with zesty orange zest and juice, a hint of warm cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla for a burst of seasonal flavor. The addition of toasted walnuts adds a delightful crunch, making this sauce a unique twist on the traditional cranberry side. Perfectly sweetened with granulated sugar and simmered to perfection, it’s a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, ham, or even as a topping for desserts. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a stunning accompaniment that’s as delicious as it is eye-catching.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.5 cup Fresh orange juice
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly and discard any that are soft or damaged.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange zest, fresh orange juice, sugar, water, and ground cinnamon.
Step 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
Step 4
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 6
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the chopped walnuts for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Step 7
Fold the toasted walnuts into the cranberry-orange sauce.
Step 8
Allow the sauce to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a serving dish or airtight container.
Step 9
Refrigerate the sauce for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (751.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1195.4 |
| Total Fat 40.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 215.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 177.4g | |
| Protein 12.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 104.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 785.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories