Cranberry sauce with port, rosemary, and dried figs

25 min
medium
8 ingredients

Cranberry sauce with port, rosemary, and dried figs

Cranberry sauce is a classic accompaniment in many celebrations, especially during the fall and winter season. Its origin dates back to the culinary traditions of Anglo-Saxon countries, where it is mainly used to complement turkey dishes on holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. In Latin America, although it is not as traditional, it is becoming increasingly popular and has been adapted to various local tastes, incorporating native ingredients and original flavors.

This sauce is known by different names in various Latin American countries; for example, in Mexico it is usually simply called "cranberry sauce," while in other places like Argentina or Chile it can be found as "cranberry jam or chutney." However, the base recipe remains quite similar, combining the sweetness of cranberries with acidic and spicy touches that enhance any meat or dish it accompanies.

The recipe presented below is a special version that incorporates port, rosemary, and dried figs, giving a sophisticated and deep twist to the traditional flavor of this sauce. The mixture of these ingredients provides sweet, herbal, and fruity notes, making this sauce ideal for those looking for a different and elegant culinary experience.

How to Make Cranberry Sauce with Port, Rosemary, and Dried Figs

Combine the ruby Port, balsamic vinegar, golden brown sugar, dried figs, fresh rosemary, and freshly ground black pepper in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

Discard the rosemary.

Mix the fresh cranberries with 3/4 cup of sugar.

Cook over medium heat until the liquid reduces slightly and the berries burst, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.

Cool.

Transfer the sauce to a bowl.

Refrigerate.

This recipe yields approximately 3 1/2 cups.

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Ingredients (8)

  • Ruby port
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Golden brown sugar
  • Dried figs
  • Fresh rosemary
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh cranberries
  • Sugar

Instructions (12 steps)

  1. 1 Combine the first 6 ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil
  2. 2 stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Discard the rosemary.
  5. 5 Mix the cranberries and 3/4 cup of sugar.
  6. 6 Cook over medium heat until the liquid reduces slightly and the berries burst
  7. 7 stirring occasionally
  8. 8 about 6 minutes.
  9. 9 Cool.
  10. 10 Transfer the sauce to a bowl.
  11. 11 Refrigerate.
  12. 12 This recipe yields approximately 3 1/2 cups.