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

Antonio Gaither
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This sauce was just okay. It was a little too tart for my taste, and the walnuts were a bit too crunchy. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Annie Shah
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Meh. I've had better.


joseph zettler
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This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is tangy, sweet, and nutty, and it's the perfect addition to any holiday meal. I also love that it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


MUHAMMAD MUNEEB
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Easy to make and delicious. I used fresh cranberries and they turned out perfect. Will definitely make again!


Vivian Ryan
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This cranberry sauce was an absolute hit! I brought it to Thanksgiving dinner and everyone raved about it. The maple and walnuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch, and the cranberries were tart and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this a