Easy Fig Chutney Recipe (Fresh or Dried Figs)
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4.6
Easy Fig Chutney Recipe (Fresh or Dried Figs)
Description
The chutney starts by preparing figs, removing stems and cutting them in half, then combining them with sugar, water, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a saucepan. The mixture simmers until it begins bubbling and thickening. After simmering on low heat for about 20 minutes, the cinnamon stick is removed, and the mixture is cooled slightly before pulsing in a food processor or blender to achieve the desired consistency.
This chutney offers a balance of sweetness and acidity, enhanced by the warm spice of cinnamon, and can vary in texture from chunky to smooth based on blending. Fresh figs may soften enough during cooking to skip blending, while dried figs typically require processing.
Fig chutney complements cheeses, roasted meats, or can be spread on sandwiches. Its shelf stability is increased by refrigerating in airtight containers once cooled to room temperature.
Sweetness can be adjusted depending on the fig variety and personal taste, with options to substitute granulated sugar or sugar-free sweeteners if preferred.
Ingredients
- 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 ground cinnamon
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 require blending as their skins soften during cooking.
- Adjust sugar quantity based on the natural sweetness of figs used and personal preference.
- Granulated sugar can replace brown sugar with slight flavor differences.
- For sugar-free versions, omit sweetener and consider using thickeners like guar gum or sugar-free alternatives such as monk fruit or allulose.
- Store chutney in airtight jars after cooling to room temperature and refrigerate.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 11/2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Tablespoon | |
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
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