Fig and Cranberry Compote

By ruthg

Serves 8 - makes 2 cups

The compote can be made up to 3 days in advance; refrigerate, covered. Bring to room termperature beffore sereving.

Ingredients

• 1 12 ounce bag fresh or frozen cranberries (3 1/2 cups)
• 5 ounces dried Mission figs, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• Kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, figs, honey, cardamom, 1/4 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, until the cranberries begin to burst and the mixture thickens, 6-8 minutes. Let cool. Serve at room temperature.