Best 2 Cranberry Maple Walnut Sauce Recipes

Cranberry maple walnut sauce is a delightful condiment that can transform a variety of dishes. It is both tart and sweet, with a nutty crunch that adds texture and flavor. The sauce is relatively easy to make, and it can be used to enhance the taste of everything from pancakes and waffles to roasted meats and vegetables. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy sauce to add to your next meal or a special occasion dish that will impress your guests, cranberry maple walnut sauce is sure to please.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MAPLE WALNUT CRANBERRY SAUCE

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This is the perfect thing to make and volunteer to bring to your family Thanksgiving gathering when you want to look like you made an effort! The maple syrup sweetens it perfectly and the walnuts make the texture so much more interesting.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained
¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
½ cup dark (grade B) maple syrup
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup port wine
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
1 pinch salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Place cranberries into a large saucepan and stir in orange juice, maple syrup, sugar, port wine, ginger, orange zest, cinnamon stick, and salt.
Bring sauce to a simmer. Berries will begin to pop. Cook at a simmer until berries are cooked through and soft, about 10 minutes.
Remove saucepan from heat and let cranberry sauce cool for about 5 minutes.
Shake walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, cooking until golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Wipe away any small particles of walnut skin from skillet to avoid bitterness. Stir walnuts into cranberry sauce. Let cool to room temperature and transfer to a serving bowl; sauce will thicken as it cools. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, pushing wrap to touch sauce and refrigerate until needed. Sauce can be made several days ahead.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 23 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

CRANBERRY MAPLE WALNUT SAUCE

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This is a great cranberry sauce for the holidays. The recipe was given to us at a company Thanksgiving party over 15 years ago. We have made it a few times over the years and found it to be a hit always. The sweetness of the combination, Textures of the walnuts and zest of the orange not only make it good for Thanksgiving dinner but one of our guests used it as a topping for plain cheese cake and WOW! Have to try!

Provided by sombrerobeach

Categories Berries

Time 20m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 lb fresh cranberries
1 cup pure maple syrup
1 cup raspberry-cranberry frozen juice concentrate
1 cup walnuts
1 orange, zest of
1 orange, juice of

Steps:

Wash cranberries.
Mix in heavy sauce pan the cranberries, maple syrup, cranberry-raspberry concentrate (do not add water), zest and the juice from the orange.
On High heat bring to a boiling point then reduce to medium heat for 10 minutes or till the cranberries pop-up.
Then add the walnuts and remove from heat.
Mix well and chill.
Can be prepared a day or two in advance.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.7, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 9.2, Carbohydrate 88.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 70, Protein 2.6

Tips:

Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and prevent any mishaps.

Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and more tartness than frozen or dried cranberries. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but be sure to thaw them before using.

Cook the cranberries until they burst: This will help release their flavor and create a smooth sauce.

Use real maple syrup: Real maple syrup has a richer flavor than pancake syrup or corn syrup. If you can't find real maple syrup, you can use a combination of honey and brown sugar.

Add the walnuts at the end: This will help prevent them from burning.

Conclusion:

This cranberry maple walnut sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, but it can also be used on chicken, fish, or pork. The sauce is also great on ice cream or yogurt. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy sauce to make, give this cranberry maple walnut sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!