This is a compensated post on behalf of Halos Mandarins.
We’re just over a week away from the big holiday and we’re busy preparing our favorite holiday desserts, finishing the holiday decor, and of course starting the traditional holiday wrapping. After weeks of shopping we’re putting the final plans on our celebrations and that includes our big holiday dinner.
This year my kiddos have gotten to try new Halos Mandarins and they cant get enough. I’ve found myself using them in every way that I can including salads, lunch boxes and even desserts! Since I am busy planning my holiday menu I really wanted to put an exciting new twist on one of my favorite holiday side dishes, the cranberry sauce. Whether you are eating a Christmas ham or turkey you’ll want to pair it with the fruits of the season, mandarins.
Mandarin-Berry Walnut Spread Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Halos Mandarins
- 2 1/2 cups cranberries
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 TBSP of brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
Holiday meals are busy so a simple side dish like this does not have to be complicated. You’ll start with washing your fruits.
Cook on medium to low heat on the stove top. The longer you allow this side dish to cook the better the favors will be. If you want a mellow cinnamon flavor remove the cinnamon stick when your berries start to boil.
To serve you can allow your spread to cool and serve in a dish with a few sliced Halos on top.
The whole family also enjoys it served piping hot over top ice cream! It’s a fun new twist on a simple holiday dessert.
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I really like the way this recipe sounds. We love Mandarins and they are in season right now! I enjoy this type of suace all year on chops chicken and turkey and I bookmarked it thank you!
looks yummy and sweet…you did a great job 🙂
Does this taste as good as it looks? It sounds like a great flavor combination, and it looks so festive!
What a gorgeous recipe! My dad is a big fan of this sort of thing – I know he would love it. Maybe I can surprise him for Christmas.
Looks wonderful! I would have never thought about those flavor combinations but they sound delicious!
OH that looks so interesting and yummy! I have never tried anything like that but love everything in it!
That looks delicious and very festive!
Love it !! the recipe and the way it presented. these are my favorite fruits
This does sound wonderful ….and unique! I bet it will be a big hit at our gathering for Christmas!
What a unique recipe. I’ll be the sweet of the Halos mandarins and the tart of the cranberries play well together!
Perfect for the holidays, thanks!
This looks delicious! What a festive spread to have out on our table while celebrating Christmas!
this is such a unique dessert
Looks great! Would like to do this for our big dinner on xmas eve
Very nice recipe, however, if you want to really wake up the taste buds, try adding some fresh grated ginger root just before serving.
I love this combination of flavors and this is a very healthy dish to serve at holiday time.
My mother makes something similar to this (fresh cranberry/celery/pecans) at Thanksgiving and it is by far my fave holiday dish!
This is a nice change from what we usually have. I like the flavors in it.
I know this is a holiday recipe but this would make for a great Valenties breakfast…topping for English Muffins or bagels! Looks fairly healthy too! Thanks for the recipe!