Easy Fig Chutney Recipe (Fresh or Dried Figs)

Name: Easy Fig Chutney Recipe (Fresh or Dried Figs)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 12 ounces figs; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 Tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cinnamon stick or 1/2 teaspoon or ground cinnamon

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
1 1/2 cups
Calories
35 kcal
Course
Others
Cuisine
American

Easy Fig Chutney Recipe (Fresh or Dried Figs)

Isaac Gonzales

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Fig chutney is thick and flavorful sweet jam with a slight hint of cinnamon and balsamic vinegar. Enjoy on a meat and cheese platter, serve as a sandwich spread or over chicken, turkey or pork.

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Ingredients

Servings

12 ounces figs fresh or dried
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 cinnamon stick or 1/2 teaspoon or ground cinnamon

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Instructions

With a small knife remove stem from the figs and slice in half.
Place figs, sugar, water, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and cinnamon in a medium size saucepan. Heat on medium, stirring every few minutes until the sugar dissolves and the ingredients begin to form small bubbles.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and remove cinnamon stick. Cool the chutney for 10-15 minutes before placing in a food processor or blender. Pulse 2-5 times or until you reach your desired texture.
Place in airtight jars and let the fig chutney reach room temperature before refrigerating.

Notes

Fresh figs may not need to be placed in a food processor. The skins are softer than dried figs and may break down naturally while on the stovetop.
The sweetener may be adjusted depending on the variety of fig used. Some figs are naturally sweeter than other varieties. Taste before using and adjust to your preference.
Granulated sugar may be used in place of brown sugar. The flavor will be slightly different.
Sugar free options - no sweetener (although to thicken you may want to use guar gum or a similar thickener) or a golden sugar free sweetener like monk fruit. Allulose is another option that works well.