CRANBERRY FIG SAUCE

Cranberry Fig Sauce image

Provided by Pat DiMercurio

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

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