Printable Recipe: Cranberry Sauce with Port and Dried Figs

Cranberry Sauce with Port and Dried Figs

From Bon Appetit, this homemade cranberry sauce recipe is the perfect combination of sweetness and tart. Not too sweet, this sauce has a wonderful, rich flavor that makes it the perfect accompaniment to turkey. Be sure to use a good quality port for the best possible result. Then watch your non-cranberry-loving guests ooh and aah over this perfect cranberry sauce recipe.

The final recipe makes just over 3 cups, depending on how long you let it reduce. You can make this sauce up to a week ahead of time and store in the fridge to await the Christmas or Thanksgiving turkey.

Ingredients:
1 1/3 C. ruby Port
1/4 C. balsamic vinegar
1/4 C. brown sugar
12 dried black figs, chopped
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
12 oz. fresh cranberries, washed
3/4 C. granulated sugar

Instructions: 1. In a non-reactive saucepan, combine port, vinegar, brown sugar, figs, rosemary sprig, and pepper.

2. Over medium heat, bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

3. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Simmer mixture approximately 10 minutes, til reduced and well combined.

4. Remove and throw away rosemary sprig.

5. Stir in cranberries and granulated sugar.

6. Simmer at a moderate heat until most of the berries have burst and the sauce has thickened and reduced somewhat, 10-20 minutes, depending on the final consistency desired.

7. Cool and transfer to serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate. Serve cold.