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Bourbon Fig Compote
Prep
10 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Medium
This bourbon fig compote is one of my favorite quick pantry projects that always impresses. I started making it because figs are packed with fiber and natural sweetness, so you don't need much sugar to create something truly special. The whole thing comes together in just forty minutes and costs very little, which makes it perfect for weeknight entertaining. A splash of bourbon and balsamic vinegar transforms simple dried figs into something sophisticated that pairs beautifully with cheese, yogurt, or roasted meats. Once you make it once, you'll find yourself reaching for it again and again.
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Ingredients
- 77 ounces dried mission figs, diced
- ¼ cup white sugar¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup bourbon whiskey¼ cup bourbon whiskey
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 11 tablespoon lemon juice
- 11 pinch salt
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Combine figs, sugar, whiskey, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid reduces by half, about 30 minutes. Cool before serving.
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