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Cranberry-Fig Sauce

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Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski

Figs bring a touch of sweetness to this bright, chutney-ish cranberry sauce and nicely offset the sharpness of the vinegar.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2½ cups

Ingredients

3

Tbsp. unsalted butter

1

large shallot, finely chopped

1

Tbsp. finely chopped rosemary

1

lb. fresh (or frozen) cranberries

6

oz. dried Turkish figs, coarsely chopped

cup (packed) light brown sugar

¼

cup balsamic vinegar

½

tsp. kosher salt, plus more

Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Preparation

  1. Step 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, ½ tsp. salt, and red pepper flakes and increase heat to medium-high.

    Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski

    Step 2

    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.

    Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski

    Step 3

    Do Ahead: Sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

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  • This is very buttery, almost too buttery. The rosemary and sugar are perfect. Will make again but with half the butter.

    • Erin M.

    • Central NH

    • 12/6/2022