Print Recipe Fig Bourbon Compote If you are working with dried figs instead of fresh, add an additional 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice. Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Servings people MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 8 ounces Fresh figs, cleaned & diced any variety will do.1/4 cup sugar do not use sugar substitutes1/4 cup bourbon1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar traditional balsamic will also work1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juicezest from 1 orangepinch of salt Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Servings people MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 8 ounces Fresh figs, cleaned & diced any variety will do.1/4 cup sugar do not use sugar substitutes1/4 cup bourbon1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar traditional balsamic will also work1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juicezest from 1 orangepinch of salt Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Instructions Combine all ingredients into a sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer until liquid is reduced by one half, and mixture is thick (about 30 minutes). Cool before serving.