Cranberry-Fig Sauce

A sophisticated twist on traditional cranberry sauce, combining tart cranberries with sweet dried figs, aromatic rosemary, and a touch of balsamic vinegar. Perfect for holiday meals or as a gourmet condiment.

8 servings
16 min

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 large shallot
  • 1 Tbsp rosemary
  • 1 lb cranberries
  • 6 oz dried Turkish figs
  • cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook shallot and rosemary, stirring often, until shallot is starting to turn golden, about 4 minutes. Add cranberries, figs, brown sugar, vinegar, 1/2 tsp. salt, and red pepper flakes and increase heat to medium-high. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar, and cook, stirring often and reducing heat as needed to avoid scorching, until cranberries burst, juices are syrupy, and pan is visible when a wooden spoon is dragged across the bottom, 9-12 minutes. Let cool. Taste and season with more salt if needed.

    16 min

  2. 2.

    Sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.