Description
Cranberry sauce with walnuts is a delightful twist on the traditional Thanksgiving staple, combining tart cranberries with crunchy toasted walnuts. This vibrant, flavorful sauce is not only a perfect complement to your holiday turkey but also serves as a versatile topping for toast or yogurt. With hints of warm spices and zesty orange, it’s an easy-to-make dish that brings nostalgic warmth to your festive table. Prepare it ahead of time for a crowd-pleasing side that’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries and remove any mushy ones.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally until cranberries pop.
- Add the cinnamon stick and orange zest; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until cranberries burst.
- Stir in toasted walnuts and butter; let sit for five minutes to meld flavors.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and cool completely before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg