Description
Jamie Oliver’s fig chutney brings Mediterranean sweetness to your table with deep, complex flavors that dance between tangy and rich. Bold spices and caramelized fruits create a condiment perfect for cheese boards, sandwiches, and gourmet gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 450 grams (1 pound) fresh figs, washed and chopped roughly
Vegetables and Spices:
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
Liquids and Sweeteners:
- 250 milliliters (8.5 fluid ounces) apple cider vinegar
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) brown sugar
Instructions
- Meticulously rinse the ripe figs and dice them into rough chunks. Peel and finely mince the onion, then grate the fresh ginger root using a microplane or fine grater. Organize all ingredients within easy reach.
- Transfer the chopped figs, diced onions, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, grated ginger, yellow mustard seeds, ground cinnamon, dried chili flakes, and salt into a generously sized saucepan.
- Position the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly to ensure the sugar completely dissolves, which typically requires 5-7 minutes of consistent movement.
- Elevate the heat to high, bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil. Immediately reduce the temperature to low, maintaining a gentle simmer. Allow the mixture to cook for approximately 60 minutes, intermittently stirring to prevent scorching and promote even cooking.
- Test the chutney’s readiness by dropping a small amount onto a chilled plate. If the mixture maintains its shape without spreading, it has reached the perfect consistency for preservation.
- Utilizing a sterilized ladle, carefully transfer the piping hot chutney into sanitized glass jars, ensuring approximately 0.4 inches (1 centimeter) of headspace remains. Swiftly seal the jars with sterilized lids to maintain preservation.
- Store the sealed jars in a cool, dark environment. Allow the chutney to develop and intensify its flavor profile for a minimum of four weeks before serving.
Notes
- Crafting this fig chutney transforms ordinary ingredients into a gourmet sensation.
- Fresh seasonal figs bring vibrant color and intense natural sweetness to the recipe.
- Slow simmering concentrates flavors, creating a deeply complex condiment with remarkable depth.
- Mustard seeds and chili flakes introduce a subtle warmth that perfectly balances the fruity base.
- Sterilized jars preserve the chutney’s rich flavor profile, allowing it to develop intense taste over time.
- Homemade preserve becomes an impressive culinary gift that showcases your cooking creativity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg