Thanksgiving Cranberry and Fig Sauce
Elevate your holiday table with this exceptional Cranberry Sauce with Fig recipe. Bursting with the vibrant flavors of cranberries and figs. The marriage of tart cranberries and sweet figs, combined with the freshness of mint and optional Chambord liqueur, creates a harmonious blend that will impress your guests and elevate your festive meals.
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Recipe Ingredients
- 2 bags 24 oz Fresh Cranberries
- 1 cup Orange Juice
- 1 cup Apple Juice
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 oz Golden Figs
- 2 oz Back Mission Figs
- 2 oz Fig Balsamic Vinegar (optional)
- 2 oz Chambord Raspberry Liqueur (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Fig Jam
- 1 oz Fresh Mint Leaves, chiffonade
- A pinch of Salt
- Fresh Mint Leaves for garnish
Recipe Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, orange juice, apple juice. Add 1 cup of granulated sugar and stir. Add the figs and If you have fig balsamic vinegar, add 2 oz (60ml) to the mixture.
- Add fig jam, and salt to the saucepan. To add a fresh mint flavor reserving some for garnish. Stir gently to incorporate.
- Allow the cranberry sauce to simmer over low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Stir occasionally and keep an eye on it to prevent sticking or burning. The cranberries should pop as they cook, and the sauce will thicken.
- Once the sauce reaches your desired consistency, remove it from the heat. If it's too thick, you can adjust the consistency by adding more orange juice, apple juice, or Chambord liqueur to taste.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves for an extra pop of color and flavor.
- You can serve the cranberry sauce warm or at room temperature, depending on your preference.
- Enjoy your homemade Cranberry Sauce with Fig, a delightful twist on a classic holiday condiment!
