INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups dried California figs, roughly chopped
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1/4 cup honey
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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3 cups warm water
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Extra-virgin olive oil
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2 large onions, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary leaves
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1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from casing and crumbled
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10 large cornbread muffins, torn into pieces, or 1 loaf cornbread, cubed (about 5 cups)
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/2 to 1 cup chicken or turkey stock, homemade or store-bought
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1 (10 to 12 pound) fresh turkey
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2 sticks unsalted butter, (1 softened)
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1/2 cup balsamic vinegar