We combine two of our favorite ingredients in this recipe – figs & bourbon!

While we were preparing a simple syrup with fresh figs, we decided the figs were just so beautiful and tasty that we took a different direction. We were going to fix up a fig/bourbon drink anyway, so why not make the figs into a great condiment.  We’ve served this fig compote with cheese, salami, and roast pork, with rave reviews.  It’s also simple. (By the way, we’ll post the fig/bourbon drink on our beverages part of the site).

The recipe will also work with dried figs, if you can’t find fresh (see recipe notes).

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Fig Bourbon Compote

If you are working with dried figs instead of fresh, add an additional 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice.

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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 substitutes
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar traditional balsamic will also work
• 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
• zest from 1 orange
• pinch 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 substitutes 1/4 cup bourbon 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar traditional balsamic will also work 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice zest from 1 orange pinch of salt

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Instructions

1. 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.