Description
A simple and flavorful Easy Fig Chutney recipe using fresh or dried figs, perfect as a sweet and tangy condiment to complement various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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
- Prepare Figs: With a small knife, remove the stem from the figs and slice each fig in half to allow even cooking and flavor infusion.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the figs, brown sugar, water, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick in a medium-sized saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring every few minutes until the sugar dissolves and small bubbles start forming.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the chutney to thicken.
- Remove Cinnamon: Take the saucepan off the heat and remove the cinnamon stick to avoid overpowering the chutney.
- Process Texture: Allow the chutney to cool for 10 to 15 minutes, then pulse in a food processor or blender 2 to 5 times to achieve the desired texture.
- Store: Transfer the chutney into airtight jars and let it reach room temperature before refrigerating for preservation and flavor development.
Notes
- If fresh figs are unavailable, dried figs make a great alternative after soaking in warm water for 10 minutes to soften.
- Fresh figs might not require pulsing in a food processor because their skins are naturally softer and break down more easily during cooking.
- Adjust the amount of sweetener according to the sweetness of the figs used; taste the mixture before finalizing the sugar quantity.
- Brown sugar can be replaced with granulated sugar, which will slightly alter the flavor profile.
- For sugar-free versions, omit sweeteners or use alternatives like monk fruit, allulose, or thicken with guar gum to maintain consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
