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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly and discard any that are soft or damaged.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange zest, fresh orange juice, sugar, water, and ground cinnamon.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the chopped walnuts for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Fold the toasted walnuts into the cranberry-orange sauce.
Allow the sauce to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a serving dish or airtight container.
Refrigerate the sauce for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.1 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.5 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 177.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 785 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
