Orange, Spiced Walnut and Cranberry Salad

OMG........I haven't posted since NOVEMBER 4th!!   What is WRONG with me??  
Well, we've had lots of things for dinner since then........turkey and lots of things with leftover turkey too!!  

This week I hosted book club and had 3 things that were pretty tasty that you may want for your holiday menus.   The most requested recipe is this:

Orange, Spiced Walnut and Cranberry Salad

Preheat oven to 325

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In bowl mix:  

6 Tbsp honey

1  1/2 Tbsp water

3/4 tsp allspice

1/2 tsp ginger

1 cup walnut halves and/or pieces

Toss to coat well,  

Strain nuts RESERVING LIQUID!!!   

Put nuts onto baking sheet and sprinkle with 2 tsp sugar

Bake until golden brown  ~  about 17 minutes.  Cool  

Whisk in pan:  3/4 c. water

3/4 c. cranberry juice

reserved liquid

1/2 c. dried cranberries (crasins)   

Bring to a boil.  Reduce to medium-low and simmer until cranberries soften and liquid is reduced to a thin syrup.  (About 20 minutes)   

(Can do all this up to 3 days ahead)  

8 oranges  ~  peel and slice

Arrange on platter.  

Spoon sauce over and sprinkle nuts over