Fabulous Walnut Cranberry Sauce Food

ALMOST-FAMOUS CRANBERRY WALNUT RELISH

Steps:

• Finely grate the zest of half of the orange into a medium saucepan, then squeeze in all of the juice. Add the cranberries, sugar and walnuts and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the cranberries start to pop, about 10 minutes. Let cool.

FABULOUS WALNUT CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients (except nuts) in a saucepan.
• 2. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, just until thoroughly heated.
• 3. Remove from heat; stir in nuts.
• 4. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Serve with turkey, pork tenderloin, or ham.
• 5. Note: One recipe will fill one 12 ounce Ball jar. The photo of mine wrapped with a ribbon is one batch, and it fills the jar just to the top. You could divide this into smaller jars as well. Either way, it makes a fabulous and much appreciated gift for the holidays.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• Combine cranberries, orange juice, sugar, and orange zest in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in walnuts. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight before serving.

APPLE-WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Puree cranberries in processor until smooth. Add vinegar, onion, sugar and mustard and process until well blended. With processor running, gradually add oil and process until well blended. Transfer to medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature and whisk before using.)
• Combine greens and apples in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.

CRANBERRY-WALNUT CAKE WITH BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in water. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in cranberries and walnuts (batter will be thick)., Spread into prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Serve cake with warm sauce.

CRANBERRY, ORANGE SAUCE WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• Wash cranberries and set aside.
• Wash the orange, remove seeds, and chop fine peel and all ! set aside.
• Bring sugar and water to a boil.
• Add cranberries, orange or tangerines, and cloves.
• Simmer over a high flame, stirring frequently, until berries pop.
• Add crushed drained pineapple, chopped walnuts, and a pinch of ground cinnamon and blend.
• Cool and serve.
• Makes approx 2 pints.

CHUNKY & FRESH CRANBERRY SAUCE W/ WALNUTS, RAISINS, & AP

Steps:

• Mix sugar and water and bring to a boil.
• Add the cranberries and return to a boil. Reduce heat until the mixture comes to a simmer.
• Add the remaining ingredients and let cook for 10-15 minutes.
• Let cool and serve as desired. Makes 8 half cup servings.

CRANBERRY MAPLE WALNUT SAUCE

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.