Cranberry and Fig Compote with a Bourbon-Port Twist
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup toasted nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped dried figs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
- 2 tablespoons orange liquor
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 2 tablespoons rye
- 1/4 cup port
Instructions
1. Prep the Cranberries:
- Rinse and sort cranberries. Discard any that are soft or damaged.
2. Combine the Base Ingredients:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, water, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.
3. Simmer and Reduce:
- Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to pop and soften.
4. Infuse with Flavor:
- Stir in the orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Let the spices bloom for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add Fruit and Nuts:
- Mix in the raisins, dried figs, and toasted nuts. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
6. Finish with Liquids:
- Pour in the orange juice, apple cider, pomegranate juice, orange liquor, bourbon, rye, and port. Stir well to combine.
7. Sweeten Naturally:
- Drizzle the maple syrup and honey over the mixture. Stir to blend all ingredients thoroughly.
8. Final Simmer:
- Continue to simmer on low heat for another 10-15 minutes until the compote thickens to desired consistency.
9. Cool Slightly:
- Remove from heat and allow the compote to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. It will thicken as it cools.
Total Time
PT45M
45 minutes
Type of Dish
Dinner
Keywords
Cranberry compote, holiday side dish, bourbon recipe, festive flavors, fig compote, sweet and savory, stove-cooked, gourmet cranberry dish, dinner side, homemade compote
Recipe Yield
Feeds 4 adults
Calories
Total: 1,680 calories
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