The tangy flavor of the balsamic vinegar complements the sweet taste of the fig jam beautifully. It’s also fast and simple to prepare using just one skillet and readily available ingredients.

Sweet figs in a salad, dressed with a garlic balsamic vinaigrette... Bizarro combo, right? No. Not at all. Rather, this timeless mixing of sweet with salty is a heavenly and complex food pairing.

It has lots of fresh black pepper and the big fig-molasses notes of authentic balsamic vinegar — but it’s very sweet. Reserve this one for a drizzle on fruit or even ice cream.140 calories ...

I was most curious about the shop’s selection of balsamic vinegar with flavors like jammy fig, velvety espresso and a kitchen workhorse, Sicilian lemon. Carly Simpson: There is nothing better ...

One of her offerings is fig-infused balsamic vinegar. The fig adds a rich fruitiness to the balsamic, and Zakreski suggested using it for your charcuterie board or on a bowl of ice cream or gelato ...