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    Oh My Veggies » Holiday Recipes » Christmas Recipes

    Fig Cranberry Sauce

    Published: Nov 10, 2016 · by Liz · Updated: May 19, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Fig Cranberry Sauce

    Have you officially started your Thanksgiving day countdown? The big day is only 2 weeks away. Yikes! I can’t believe it. It really seems to have snuck up on me this year!

    My parents and I are teaming up once again to get all the necessary tasks done. They are the official hosts, graciously opening up their home to our family and friends.

    And they will be handling the majority of the vegetarian recipes for thanksgiving main course that need to be prepared the day of.

    But there are plenty of items that can be made in advance, and this is typically where I come in to help.

    Pies can be baked the night before. My slow cooker Caramelized Onion and Apple Cider Gravy can be made 1-2 days ahead of time. And cranberry sauce can be prepped up to a week in advance.

    And any recipe that I can cross off my to-do list almost a full week early is a winner in my book!

    Fig Cranberry Sauce

    I actually love traditional molded cranberry sauce, with it’s smooth mouth feel and somewhat wobbly appearance. And before you judge me for that last statement, let me tell you that I do make a homemade version.

    None of that weird canned stuff with the horizontal lines! But this year, I wanted a more “grown-up” cranberry sauce. Something with texture and a more interesting flavor profile. I found this recipe from Epicurious, and adapted it slightly to create the version I’m sharing today.

    This fig cranberry sauce couldn’t be any easier to make. Everything is done in one pot, and it cooks in less than ten minutes.

    The fresh ginger, rosemary and balsamic vinegar give this cranberry sauce just enough freshness and zip, and the dried black mission figs provide a much needed sweet component to offset the tart cranberries, while allowing you to cut down on the overall level of granulated sugar in the recipe, which is something I can really appreciate.

    I’ll reserve my sugar for the dessert table!

    P.S. Don't miss our complete Vegan Thanksgiving Cookbook, for the ultimate plant based feast!

    Fig Cranberry Sauce

    Fig Cranberry Sauce

    This easy recipe for a vegan and gluten-free cranberry sauce is made with dried figs, ginger and fresh rosemary.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Course: Sauces, Dips & Dressings, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Fig Cranberry Sauce, gluten-free cranberry sauce, vegan cranberry sauce
    Servings: 8 -10
    Calories: 66kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 1 12 ounce bag cranberries (thawed if previously frozen)
    • 1 cup dried black mission figs sliced in half and any woody stems removed
    • ½ cup cranberry juice
    • ⅓ cup white sugar (organic for vegan-friendly)
    • 2 tablespoons vegan balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
    • 1 sprig 4 to 5 inches in length fresh rosemary
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    Instructions

    • Place all of the ingredients into a medium heavy-bottom saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook the sauce, stirring frequently, until it’s thickened and almost all of the cranberries have burst open, about 8 minutes.
    • Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool slightly, then carefully remove and discard the rosemary sprig. Transfer the cranberry sauce to a clean container and place it in your refrigerator to chill before serving.

    Notes

    This recipe can be made up to 5 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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    Liz from Floating Kitchen

    About Liz

    Liz is the cook, writer, photographer and dishwasher behind the food blog, Floating Kitchen. She has a passion for creating recipes with locally grown, seasonal ingredients. And she believes that ice cream should be enjoyed daily.

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    Comments

    1. Gem (breakfastandsalads) says

      November 10, 2016 at 8:49 pm

      I recently made something very similar. More of a compote than a sauce and it turns out so yummy. Your recipe reminds me I need to experiment with more fruits! I use strawberry btw.

      Reply
      • Liz says

        November 18, 2016 at 7:15 pm

        It's so fun with experiment with different fruits in a more savory way!

        Reply
    2. Ralph Smith says

      November 11, 2016 at 9:35 am

      What a mouthwatering and unique recipe for Thanksgiving! It is a perfect dish to bring - all guests bring one to our family gatherings.

      Reply
      • Liz says

        November 18, 2016 at 7:14 pm

        Yes, it travels really well which makes it perfect for a potluck style gathering!

        Reply
    3. Gordon says

      November 11, 2016 at 5:28 pm

      So trying this before this Thanksgiving.

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Liz says

        November 18, 2016 at 7:14 pm

        Would love to hear how it comes out, Gordon!

        Reply
    4. traci | Vanilla And Bean says

      November 11, 2016 at 6:08 pm

      Girrrl.. I take this over the wobbly canned stuff any day!! But not Rob.. you and he would get along just fine... being the only two at the table to gleefully share a can! hehe! I LOVE the figs in this sauce, Liz. Beautiful work my dear! 😀

      Reply
      • Liz says

        November 18, 2016 at 7:14 pm

        Thanks, Traci!

        Reply

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