Best 13 Walnut Cranberry Applesauce Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Walnut Cranberry Applesauce, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the tartness of cranberries, the sweetness of apples, and the nutty crunch of walnuts. This delectable treat is not just a side dish; it's an experience that will leave your taste buds dancing. Savor the aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg as they intertwine with the natural sweetness of apples, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Whether you're looking for a delightful breakfast accompaniment, a refreshing snack, or a festive addition to your holiday table, this Walnut Cranberry Applesauce is sure to impress.

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Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY, APPLE, AND WALNUT CONSERVE



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Adding the cranberries in three stages, along with crumbled nuts, results in a wonderful conserve with layers of texture and flavor. The turbinado sugar imparts subtle caramel undertones.

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Fruit     Nut     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Apple     Walnut     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups water
3 cups turbinado sugar such as Sugar in the Raw
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 (12-oz) bags fresh cranberries (2 1/4 lb; about 11 cups)
3 Gala or Pink Lady apples
2 cups walnuts (6 oz), toasted, cooled, and broken into small pieces
2 tablespoons Calvados or brandy

Steps:

  • Simmer water, sugar, cinnamon stick, allspice, and half of cranberries (about 5 1/2 cups) in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries just start to pop, about 5 minutes. Add half of remaining cranberries (about 3 cups) and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, peel and core apples, then cut into 1/4-inch dice. Add to cranberry mixture along with walnuts and remaining cranberries, then simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in Calvados and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool to warm or room temperature. Discard cinnamon stick.

SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY-WALNUT STUFFED APPLES



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This is the perfect dessert for a crisp autumn day. Be sure to use large baking apples such as Rome or Golden Delicious -they'll have just the right tenderness. Enjoy leftovers for breakfast the next day with a dollop of Greek yogurt.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup rolled oats
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt
4 large or 6 medium firm baking apples (such as Rome, Golden Delicious or Honey Crisp)
1 cup apple cider
Vanilla ice cream and pure maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the walnuts, cranberries, brown sugar, oats, butter, lemon juice, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl and squeeze together until a wet and sandy mixture is formed.
  • Scoop the core out of each apple with a melon baller, taking care not to scoop completely through to the bottom or the sides. Stuff each apple with some of the cranberry-walnut mixture. Place the apples in the slow cooker insert and pour in the apple cider. Cover and cook on low until the apples are tender but still slightly firm, 3 to 4 hours depending on the size and type of apple. (If your apples are on the smaller size, check after 2 hours; they may cook faster.)
  • Serve each apple whole or cut in half in a bowl with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of maple syrup.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH WALNUTS



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Love this fresh cranberry sauce for the holidays instead of canned cranberry sauce. People who typically do not like cranberry sauce, love this one.

Provided by Marian

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

Time 8h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (12 ounce) packages fresh cranberries
2 cups orange juice
2 cups white sugar
2 oranges, zested
1 cup walnuts, chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 2.1 mg, Sugar 47.7 g

CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE MUFFINS



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I start making these in November and don't stop till Spring! They are a great addition to a Christmas brunch or egg casserole and the aroma while they bake is heavenly!

Provided by MISS ALIX

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Apple Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unsweetened applesauce
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 eggs, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
½ cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a muffin pan, or use paper liners.
  • In a small bowl, mix together applesauce, oil and egg. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in egg mixture. Stir until just moistened. Fold in cranberries and pecans. Spoon into muffin cups, 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 2 minutes before removing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 208.6 mg, Sugar 11 g

APPLE WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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This is a great salad to serve for any autumn meal.

Provided by Barrett

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup cranberries
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
10 cups mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
2 Red Delicious apples, cored and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted.
  • In a food processor, combine the cranberries, vinegar, onion, sugar, and mustard. Puree until smooth; gradually add oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, apples, and enough of the cranberry mixture to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 54.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE



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Fresh cranberries bring a pleasing tartness and beautiful ruby color to basic applesauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices (try a combination of Gala, Golden Delicious, and McIntosh)
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine apples, cranberries, cinnamon stick, sugar, and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. (If sauce begins to stick to the bottom of the pan, add 2 to 4 tablespoons more water.)
  • Remove from heat; discard cinnamon stick. Stir in lemon juice.

EASY CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE



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This bright pink applesauce is simple enough for a weeknight supper and festive enough for special occasions. It's a favorite with my family and friends and looks fabulous at a Christmas dinner! You can substitute Splenda® for the sugar.

Provided by Annette Zipple Walen

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

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds apples - peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup fresh cranberries
¼ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Stir apples, cranberries, sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook until apples and cranberries are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir lemon juice into cranberry mixture.
  • Mash cranberry mixture with a wooden spoon or fork to make a chunky sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 2.1 mg, Sugar 24.7 g

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH WALNUTS



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Traditional cranberry sauce is nice, but this jazzed-up version is several steps above. It travels well, and all the women in my family serve it. The apricot preserves, lemon and toasted walnuts make it different. -Dee Buckley, Salado, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar and water to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in the cranberries. Cook until berries pop, about 15 minutes. , Remove from the heat. Stir in preserves and lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled. Stir in walnuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE



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Instead of the usual jellied cranberry sauce, I serve this refreshing alternative. It's not too sweet and not too sour...plus it's a snap to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
5 medium Golden Delicious apples (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and chopped
1-1/4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add apples; cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add cranberries; cover and cook until apples are tender and berries pop, about 15 minutes. , Mash until sauce reaches desired consistency. Stir in zest, ginger and cinnamon. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Serve warm or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

WALNUT APPLESAUCE PIE



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My mother baked this pie every autumn, and it's become a tradition at our house. My husband always asks for seconds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 egg plus 1 egg white
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sugars and flour. Beat in the egg, egg white, applesauce, milk and vanilla until well blended. Stir in walnuts. , Pour into pastry shell. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until set. Cool completely. Serve with whipped cream if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Fruit Juice     Food Processor     Side     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Apple     Fall     Cinnamon     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 apples (about 2 pounds), peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup fresh cranberries, picked over
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup apple juice or water
a 3-inch cinnamon stick
a 3-inch strip of lemon zest removed with a vegetable peeler
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan cook the apples, the cranberries, the sugar, the apple juice or water, the cinnamon stick, and the zest over moderate heat, stirring, for 15 minutes, or until the apples are very soft. Discard the cinnamon stick and the zest, force the apple mixture through the medium disk of a food mill into a bowl, and stir in the butter. Serve the applesauce warm or chilled. The applesauce keeps, covered and chilled, for 1 week.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH APPLES



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Fall flavors! Traditional cranberry sauce with the addition of Granny Smith apples. The pectin in the apples helps the sauce to set and brings another layer of flavor to a classic recipe. Make it several days in advance to relieve some of the holiday stress.

Provided by Baking Nana

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

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
2 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and diced
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place cranberries, apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until cranberries pop and apples are soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Let cool completely before refrigerating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 1.8 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

CRAN-APPLE WALNUT CAKE



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I rely on applesauce to keep this crowd-pleasing cake tender and moist. The blend of nuts, cranberries and apples complements the subtle hint of wheat flour for terrific taste.-Martha Pollock, Oregonia, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large egg
2 large egg whites
1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking sdoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups chopped peeled apples
2 cups fresh cranberries, halved
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat the egg, egg whites, brown sugar, oil, applesauce and vanilla. , Combine the dry ingredients; stir into applesauce mixture just until blended. Fold in the apples, cranberries and walnuts. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Prep the Ingredients: Before starting, measure and prepare all the ingredients. Chop the walnuts, cranberries, and apples. Peel and grate the ginger.
  • Choose the Right Apples: Opt for firm and tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. They hold their shape well during cooking.
  • Adjust the sweetness: Depending on your taste preference, you can add more or less sugar or maple syrup. Start with a small amount and adjust to taste.
  • Don't Overcook the Apples: Cook the apples just until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Use Fresh Cranberries: Fresh cranberries add a brighter flavor compared to dried ones. If using frozen, thaw them before adding.
  • Toast the Walnuts: Toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor and adds a nice crunch to the applesauce.
  • Serve Warm or Cold: Walnut-cranberry applesauce can be served warm as a side dish or condiment, or chilled as a refreshing snack or breakfast item.

Conclusion:

This delectable walnut-cranberry applesauce is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in various ways. The combination of tart apples, tangy cranberries, and crunchy walnuts creates a delightful flavor profile that complements both sweet and savory dishes. Whether served warm as a comforting side dish, swirled into yogurt for a nutritious breakfast, or chilled as a refreshing snack, this applesauce is sure to please. The addition of warming spices like cinnamon and ginger adds depth and complexity to the flavors, making it a perfect accompaniment to your favorite fall and winter meals. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, this walnut-cranberry applesauce is a culinary delight that will surely become a staple in your kitchen.

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