Best 3 Cranberry Fig Sauce Recipes

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Discover the art of creating a delightful and versatile cranberry fig sauce that will elevate any meal. Indulge in the vibrant flavors of cranberries and figs, complemented by a symphony of spices. This tantalizing sauce is perfect as a glaze for roasted meats, a dip for fruit and cheese platters, or a topping for pancakes and waffles. The combination of tart and sweet will leave your taste buds dancing and craving more. Dive into this article to find the perfect recipe for cranberry fig sauce that will transform your culinary creations into unforgettable experiences.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

FIG AND ROSEMARY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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If you love figs and rosemary, then this sauce is for you!

Provided by Menwith Hill'er Back Home !!

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup water
1 cup dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons maple extract
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
10 dried Mission figs, chopped
1 (5 inch) fresh rosemary sprig

Steps:

  • Bring water, brown sugar, and maple extract to a boil in a non-reactive saucepan. Add cranberries and figs. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add rosemary and cook until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes more.
  • Carefully remove rosemary sprig and discard. Remove pot from the burner and let cool, about 10 minutes. Pour sauce into a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 12.1 mg, Sugar 41.1 g

CRANBERRY-FIG SAUCE



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

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Thanksgiving     Sauce     Cranberry Sauce     Condiment     Condiment/Spread     Cranberry     Fig     Rosemary     Vinegar     Fruit     Vegetarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Soy Free     Holiday 2018

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

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
2/3 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

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

CRANBERRY FIG SAUCE



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Delicious with warm Brie. Great as a sauce for ham or roast turkey. I'm thinking it may even be good with a Monte Cristo sandwich. Hmmm...what about using dates instead of figs? You could probably decrease the sugar by half. This is my own photo of the sauce.

Provided by Pat DiMercurio

Categories     Fruit Sauces

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c water
1 large tangerine, zest the rind and juice the fruit
1 c dried figs, chopped
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 stick cinnamon
1 pkg fresh cranberries (10 oz.)
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, the good stuff
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Remove from heat. Zest the rind of the fresh tangerine and set aside. Juice the tangerine.
  • 2. Stir the juice and the chopped dried figs into the water and let stand for 15 minutes.
  • 3. Return the pan to medium high heat and add the sugar and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil.
  • 4. Add the rinsed fresh cranberries. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until the berries begin to burst. Remove from heat.
  • 5. Add the 2 TBS balsamic vinegar, the zest of the tangerine, the grated nutmeg and the pinch of salt. Remove the cinnamon stick. Cool completely. Transfer to a jar and refrigerate. Makes 3 cups

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries and figs. Fresh fruits have the best flavor and texture, and they will make your sauce taste its best. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just be sure to thaw them completely before using them.
  • Don't overcook the sauce. Cranberry-fig sauce is best when it is cooked just until the cranberries and figs are softened and the sauce has thickened. Overcooking the sauce will make it tough and chewy.
  • Add a little spice. A little bit of spice can really enhance the flavor of cranberry-fig sauce. Try adding a pinch of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger. You can also add a splash of orange or lemon juice.
  • Serve the sauce warm or cold. Cranberry-fig sauce can be served warm or cold. If you are serving it warm, be sure to reheat it gently over low heat. If you are serving it cold, chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Cranberry-fig sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. It is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, but it can also be used to add a touch of sweetness and tartness to chicken, pork, or fish. No matter how you choose to serve it, cranberry-fig sauce is sure to be a hit.

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