Cranberry, Apple, and Walnut Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 3 oranges)
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cups diced peeled Granny Smith apple
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 (12-ounce) package fresh cranberries
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

Preparation

1. 1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Stir in apple, ginger, pepper, and cranberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until sauce thickens. Remove from heat; stir in rind. Cool; stir in walnuts.