Fig Chutney

Sweet, tangy, sticky, and spicy, this versatile and quick condiment is ready in under an hour and made from figs, shallots, garlic, rosemary and spices. Figs are perfect for chutney because they are sweet enough when fully ripened and go wonderfully with sharp star anise and fiery chilli. To give the chutney an even more intense flavour, I also added some dried figs. Enjoy it alongside pâté crackers and your favourite cheese.

Fig Chutney

adapted from Simply Yummy

700 g Fresh ripe figs, cut into small pieces
50 g Dried figs, cut into small pieces
2 Large shallots, peeled and finely chopped
2 Garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 Chilli pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
3 tbsp Olive oil
1 Star anise
1 Rosemary sprig
100 g Coconut sugar or dark brown sugar
100 ml Apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Cinnamon powder
Freshly milled black pepper

Wash and dice the fresh figs. Cut the dried figs into small cubes too. Peel and finely dice the onions and garlic cloves. Deseed the chilli pepper and finely chop.
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the shallots, garlic, chilli, star anise and rosemary until shallots are soft and the mixture smells fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Add the figs and the remaining ingredients. Simmer for about 45 minutes. Keep stirring throughout the whole cooking process, especially towards the end.
Remove the rosemary sprig and star anise. Pour the chutney into sterilised jars while still hot and seal immediately. Store them properly in a cool dark place and it will last at least a year. Once opened, stored in the fridge and finish it in 2-3 weeks.

23 comments:

Tom 19/9/24 13:05: ...you have had fun with figs recently!
eileeninmd 19/9/24 14:49: Looks tasty! Thanks for sharing. Take care, have a wonderful day!
Rainbow Evening 19/9/24 15:26: we just collect fig fruit from our little garden..... yummy
DEZMOND 19/9/24 15:41: You are on the roll with da figs, Angie :) I actually saw frisch figs at Lidl today (went to buy pickled beets which are on a massive discount) but the price was like a euro for one fruit, not a kilo, one fruit LOL I was like what da what?
Brian's Home Blog 19/9/24 15:45: Oh WOW, I'll bet that's quite good.
ashok 19/9/24 16:32: Wow..never knew this
Carol @Comfort Spring Station 19/9/24 16:37: Sounds delightful
Norma2 19/9/24 17:34: Angie, your recipe today is ideal for those who like sweet and sour.
David M. Gascoigne, 19/9/24 17:45: I am a great fan of figs and of chutney too, so this is a winning combination for me.
Pam 19/9/24 20:12: I love fig anything! This chutney looks and sounds wonderful.
Bill 19/9/24 20:24: Sounds delicious, I love figs!
roentare 20/9/24 00:34: The figs look so lovely
My name is Erika. 20/9/24 02:33: I bet this tastes great on cheese! It looks yummy.
Mbul Kecil 20/9/24 02:54: Cute figs recipe...i can imagine how tasty they are...Thanks for inspiring me Angie....
Citu 20/9/24 03:18: Gracias por la receta. Me gusta el higo. Te mando un beso.
Anonymous 20/9/24 05:49: I will have to wait for figs to be in season and cheap to make this.
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Margaret D 20/9/24 06:59: Looks good, Angie.
kathyinozarks 20/9/24 10:22: good morning, sounds delicious I have never seen fresh figs in our stores near me mostly only see dried figs in stores at christmas time. but I do buy premium dried fruits online at nuts,com I love dates too
Breathtaking 20/9/24 10:23: Hello Angie :)
Oh this looks delicious! Our figs are ripe and I have been eating them for a week, but we have so many that this chutney recipe will definitely be made in lots and lots of jars Thank you Angie.:)
Cooking Julia 20/9/24 23:18: The perfect chutney to eat with foie gras.
Frank | Memorie di Angelina 22/9/24 15:16: I love figs and chutney so this is right up my alley. I've never tried my hand at making my own chutney, however. This might be a great way to start. I even have some nice fresh figs on hand...
Cocoa and Lavender 22/9/24 20:37: We love fig chutney — and I love that you make it using dried figs. I definitely need to try this.
Raymund | angsarap.net 25/9/24 01:00: I love the combination of fresh and dried figs, and pairing them with shallots, garlic, and spices creates such a rich flavor profile. The sweet and spicy notes will surely complement cheeses and pates beautifully.