Best Dried Fruit And Nut Sauce With Cilantro Recipes

CRANBERRY SAUCE EXTRAORDINAIRE

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This has been a 'trade secret' for years, but it's so good I decided to share it! It's everyone's favorite, and can even be poured over a block of cream cheese and served with crackers for a fun holiday appetizer.

Provided by Leeza

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

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 orange, peeled and pureed
1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
1 cup chopped pecans
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to simmer, and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Time 1m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 2

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted mixed nuts
2 tablespoons dried fruit

Steps:

Combine nuts and fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 2.4 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams

DRIED FRUIT AND NUT SAUCE WITH CILANTRO

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You don't see much cilantro in Europe, but you find it in the southeastern part of the continent, where several cultures mingle. Regardless of this sauce's origin (it is closely related to Tarator or Skordalia; recipe follows), it is fabulous with grilled meats, especially lamb. Walnut oil is not essential here, but it really does make a difference.

Yield makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup prunes or dried apricots
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup walnuts
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup fresh parsley or dill leaves
1/2 cup chopped scallion
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice or vinegar
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup walnut oil, more or less, or extra virgin olive oil
Cayenne to taste

Steps:

Combine the prunes in a saucepan with 1/2 cup water and cook gently, covered, until softened, just 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.
Combine the prunes in a food processor with the garlic, walnuts, cilantro, parsley, scallion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Process for a few seconds, then begin adding the oil in a steady stream until you have created a thick sauce.
Add some cayenne, taste and adjust seasoning, and serve or cover and refrigerate for up to a few days.