Author Notes
Growing up I never liked Thanksgiving food, cranberry sauce being one of my least favorite items (coming in just behind those marshmallow-adorned sweet potatoes). That is until about 10 years ago when my mom started making this dish. A truly life changing event. —Chrissy / Eat Some, Wear Some
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Ingredients
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2 pounds
fresh cranberries
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8 ounces
black mission figs
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1
yellow onion, diced
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1 cup
golden raisins
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2 cups
brown sugar
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1 1/2 cups
apple cider
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1
orange, juice and zest
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1
lemon, juice and zest
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2 teaspoons
kosher salt
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1 teaspoon
ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon
red pepper flakes
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1/4 teaspoon
ground cloves
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2 teaspoons
mustard seeds
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2 teaspoons
ginger, grated
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1 bunch
fresh thyme, tied together
Directions
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Combine all of the ingredients in a pot, bring to a boil then simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly.
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Serve warm or at room temperature. Make this a few days ahead to lessen the load on Thanksgiving day.
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