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.

12 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