Cabernet-Cranberry Sauce with Figs
A sophisticated cranberry sauce combining the rich flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon wine with tender dried figs and tart cranberries, brightened with orange zest. Perfect for holiday meals or as a gourmet condiment.
Ingredients
- •1 cup Cabernet Sauvignon
- •6 ounces dried calimyrna figs
- •12 ounces cranberries
- •¾ cup sugar
- •3 strips orange zest
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Bring wine to a boil with figs in a small saucepan, then remove from heat and steep figs, covered, until tender, about 30 minutes. Strain mixture through a sieve into a medium heavy saucepan and reserve figs in a small bowl.
30 min
- 2.
Add cranberries, sugar, and zest to wine and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Adjust heat and continue to simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and mixture is thickened slightly, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and discard orange zest strips, then stir in figs. Let cool completely.
15 min