Balsamic-Fig Sauce
We tried substituting regular balsamic vinegar for aged balsamic vinegar but found the taste too sharp and pungent.
Yield: Makes 1 cup
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Ingredients
- 1 cup aged balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup fig preserves
- 1/3 cup port
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon cognac (optional)
Preparation
- 1. Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium, and simmer 6 to 7 minutes or until mixture is reduced by half. Remove from heat; stir in cognac, if desired. Serve warm.
- Note: For testing purposes only, we used Alessi 20-Year Balsamic Vinegar aged in wood.
Balsamic-Fig Sauce Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Sauces/Condiments
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, 5 Ingredients or Less
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits
- OCCASION: Christmas
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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