Best Walnut Dessert Sauce Recipes

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WALNUT CARAMELS



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My grandmother was the queen of care packages. The Christmas season didn't start until the mail carrier arrived with her anticipated box of goodies. These caramels are my father's favorite. -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3-3/4 pounds (117 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons butter
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2 cups sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1 cup light corn syrup
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; grease foil with 2 teaspoons butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine cubed butter, sugar, 1 cup cream and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Stir in remaining cream very slowly so that mixture does not stop boiling., Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook and stir until thermometer reads 245° (firm-ball stage)., Remove from heat; stir in walnuts and vanilla. Immediately pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Let stand until firm, about 5 hours or overnight., Using foil, lift candy out of pan; remove foil. Using a buttered knife, cut caramel into 1-in. squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper; twist ends.

Nutrition Facts :

WALNUT APPLE DESSERT



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The neighbor who shared this recipe with me predicted that I'd serve it often, just as she has for more than 30 years. It's easy to put together and is wonderfully fruity. I like to serve it with ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. -Diann Mallehan, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 6 medium)
2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped walnuts, divided
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place apples in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup brown sugar and cinnamon. In a bowl, cream butter and remaining brown sugar. Beat in eggs. Stir in flour and 1/2 cup walnuts. Spread over apples. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts., Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until the apples are tender. Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

RASPBERRY WALNUT TORTE



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This is good during the winter, to bring memories of summertime berry harvests. Sauce recipe follows in directions.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups flour, divided
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
10 ounces frozen raspberries, thawed
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine 1 cup flour, confectioners' sugar and butter; blend well.
  • Press mixture into bottom of 9-inch x 9-inch pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Cool.
  • Drain raspberries (reserve liquid for sauce). Spoon berries over cooled crust; sprinkle with walnuts.
  • Beat eggs with sugar in a small bowl until light and fluffy. Add salt, 1/4 cup flour, baking powder, and vanilla; blend well. Pour over walnuts.
  • Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool and cut into squares. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream and sauce.
  • TO MAKE SAUCE:.
  • Combine reserved berry juice with 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cornstarch, in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and clear. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.5, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 68.5, Sodium 256.4, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 33.8, Protein 5

SAGE-WALNUT CREAM SAUCE



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Use this recipe to make our Butternut Squash Cannelloni.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 sprigs fresh sage
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Pinch of ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. When bubbling, add the flour. Cook, stirring constantly with a wire whisk, for 1 minute. While whisking, slowly pour in the milk. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and becomes thick.
  • Remove pan from heat; stir in cream, sage, walnuts, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cover; set aside to infuse for 30 minutes.

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