Description
Jamie Oliver’s fig chutney blends sweet Mediterranean figs with aromatic spices for a versatile condiment. Gourmet accompaniments will elevate your cheese boards, sandwiches, and grilled meats with this simple, elegant preserve.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g (1 lb) fresh figs, washed and chopped roughly
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 250 ml (8.5 fl oz) apple cider vinegar
- 100 g (3.5 oz) brown sugar
- 2.5 cm (1 in) fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp dried chili flakes
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly wash figs and chop into rustic pieces. Finely dice onions and grate ginger using a microplane. Arrange all ingredients within immediate reach.
- Combining Ingredients: Merge chopped figs, onions, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, yellow mustard seeds, ground cinnamon, dried chili flakes, and salt into a large saucepan. Activate medium heat, stirring continuously until sugar completely dissolves, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Cooking Process: Escalate heat to high, bringing mixture to a robust boil. Immediately reduce to low, maintaining a gentle simmer. Cook for roughly 60 minutes, periodically stirring to prevent burning and ensure uniform consistency.
- Consistency Check: Perform doneness test by dropping a small portion onto a chilled plate. When mixture holds its shape without spreading, the chutney has reached optimal preservation texture.
- Jarring and Storing: Use a sterilized ladle to transfer hot chutney into sanitized glass jars, leaving approximately 1 centimeter headspace. Securely seal with sterilized lids. Store in a cool, dark location, allowing flavors to develop and intensify for a minimum of four weeks before serving.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Organize ingredients beforehand to streamline the cooking process and prevent last-minute scrambling.
- Watch the Heat: Stir constantly during initial sugar dissolution to prevent burning and ensure smooth texture.
- Consistency is Key: Use the plate test to confirm the chutney’s readiness – it should hold its shape without running.
- Patience Pays Off: Allow the chutney to mature for at least four weeks to develop deep, complex flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg