Best 2 Maple Walnut Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and flavorful side dish to complement your holiday feasts? Look no further than maple walnut cranberry sauce! This classic condiment combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the nutty crunch of walnuts, all enveloped in a luscious maple syrup sauce. Whether you prefer a smooth and silky texture or a chunky and rustic feel, there's a maple walnut cranberry sauce recipe out there to suit your taste. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests with this delectable sauce that will elevate any meal from ordinary to extraordinary.

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

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

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:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have maple syrup, you can substitute honey or sugar.
  • To make the sauce ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Reheat the sauce over low heat before serving.
  • Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature.
  • Garnish the sauce with chopped walnuts or cranberries.

Conclusion:

Maple Walnut Cranberry Sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be served with a variety of dishes. It's perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, but it can also be enjoyed all year round. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this sauce is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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