Balsamic Cranberry-Fig Compote

By Carolanne

This compote is like an upscale cranberry sauce and works well alongside the Thanksgiving turkey, on a cheese plate or as a garnish for desserts.
Used in Mini Cranberry Cheesecake Parfaits

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 orange, zested and juiced
• 1 cup dried figs, chopped
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 10 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Pinch of salt

Details

Servings 3
Adapted from parade.com

Preparation

Step 1

In large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in orange juice and figs. Let stand 15 minutes. Return pan to medium-high heat. Add sugar and cinnamon stick; bring to a boil. Add cranberries. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes or until cranberries start to burst. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar, orange zest and salt. Cool completely; transfer to a jar. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks.