Cranberry and Fig Compote

November 14, 2013

A few years ago, when I was hosting Thanksgiving for the first time, I set out on a search for a really good cranberry sauce. I wanted to avoid the canned blob that I find repulsive (forgive me if I offend) and make something homemade. I had to try a couple before I found the right one but, for me, this is perfect! I like my cranberry sauce free of nuts and apples so it wasn't easy to find the right one. I also like the tartness of the cranberries to shine through with just a hint of sw

1 (12 oz.) bag fresh cranberries
5 oz. dried Mission figs, coarsely chopped
1/3 c. honey
1/4 c. water
2 cardamom pods (or 1/4 t. ground cardamom)
1/4 t. kosher salt

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally for 6-8 minutes until the cranberries begin to pop and the compote becomes thick....
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Nutritions

Calories
124

Sodium
76mg
3% DV

Fat
1g
2% DV

Protein
0.7g
1% DV

Carbs
33g
11% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV