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Blackberry Balsamic & Roasted Garlic Sauce

📌Servings:

8 SERVINGS

⏳Prep Time:

10 MINUTES

⏰Cook Time:

25-30 MINUTES

🍽️Type:

SAUCE

👌🏻Perfect For:

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📝Description: 

Blackberries and garlic might sound like an unexpected combination, but sometimes the most surprising flavors make the most delicious pairings! Our Blackberry Balsamic & Roasted Garlic Sauce brings together the fruity sweetness of Fingerlakes Honey Company Blackberry Honey Jam, the mellow richness of roasted garlic, and the tangy depth of balsamic vinegar. A touch of rosemary adds an earthy, aromatic note, while butter gives the finished sauce a smooth, glossy texture. The result is a beautifully balanced sweet-and-savory sauce that's just as delicious with cheesy pull-apart bread as it is with pork, chicken, or roasted vegetables. A little unexpected? Perhaps. Absolutely worth trying? We think so!

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🍯Ingredients

🥣Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. Slice approximately ¼ inch from the top of the garlic head to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap loosely in foil, and roast for 25–35 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden.

  3. Allow to cool slightly, then squeeze 3–4 roasted cloves from their skins and mash into a smooth paste. Reserve the remaining cloves for another use.

  4. In a small saucepan, combine Blackberry Honey Jam, balsamic vinegar, water, rosemary, and mashed roasted garlic.

  5.  Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

  6. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until melted and glossy.

  7. Add salt and black pepper to taste.

  8. Transfer to a small bowl and serve warm.


Tips & Suggested Pairings

  • Perfect Pull-Apart Pairing: Serve with our Choose Your Flavor Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread made with Roasted Garlic & Parmesan or Savory Onion & Swiss.

  • Pork: Brush over roasted pork tenderloin or grilled pork chops.

  • Chicken: Drizzle over grilled or roasted chicken breasts.

  • Cheese Boards: Serve alongside brie, goat cheese, aged cheddar, or crackers.

  • Roasted Vegetables: Pair with roasted Brussels sprouts, carrots, or sweet potatoes.

  • Burgers: Spoon onto beef or turkey burgers with melted cheese.

  • Make It Smooth: Blend the finished sauce briefly for a smoother dipping consistency.


*Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and the nutrition facts are an estimate based upon servings. Exact information will depend upon the brands of ingredients and precise measurements used.

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