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    Home » Vegan Recipes » Fig Christmas Chutney

    Fig Christmas Chutney

    Published: Oct 23, 2015 · Modified: Dec 8, 2020 by Kate Ford · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Figgy Christmas Chutney
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    I know, I know!! So sorry to use that C-word in October, but I have two very good reasons to do so.... read on!

    Firstly, this Figgy Christmas Chutney is designed to be given as a Christmas present, and therefore needs to be ready to eat in 9 weeks time, (arghh!).  Chutney needs at least a month to mature, for the vinegar-y flavour to completely mellow, (many months make it even better!).   So now is the time to dig out your biggest saucepan, find some figs and get this chutney on the go in readiness for that Christmas cheeseboard.

    Figs

    Secondly, figs are as cheap as chips at the moment - mine were 4 for 59p from Aldi!  Just to put that in context... I needed one fig for this baguette post back in August and paid a whopping £2.60 for a pack of 4, (ableit from Waitrose!).

    There is nothing lovelier than a homemade gift.  Knowing that someone has put that most precious commodity - their time - into making something just for you is so much more meaningful than the most expensive of shop-bought presents. With that in mind, this recipe is the first in my 'Christmas Hamper Series' - five recipes coming up soon which will make perfect edible Christmas gifts, either on their own, or combined into a showstopper of a Christmas Hamper.

    Figgy Christmas Chutney | Vegan & Vegetarian

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    Figgy Christmas Chutney

    Figgy Christmas Chutney

    Kate Ford | The Veg Space
    A festive-flavoured chutney, perfect for Christmas gifts and hampers. So easy to make!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Preserves
    Cuisine British
    Servings 5 jars
    Calories 24 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoon vegetable or rapeseed oil
    • 2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
    • 12 fresh figs, any tough stalks removed and roughly chopped
    • 400 g dried figs, any tough stalks removed and roughly chopped
    • 2 large bramley apples, peeled and finely chopped
    • 200 g sultanas
    • thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped
    • 1 heaped teaspoon salt
    • 1 heaped teaspoon of each or a selection of the following spices (I used all!): mixed spice, ground cloves, ground coriander, chilli flakes
    • 180 ml malt vinegar
    • 180 ml cider vinegar
    • 300 g soft brown sugar

    Instructions
     

    • In a very large saucepan or preserving pan, heat the oil, and add the onions. Cook gently for 5 minutes until softened. Whilst they are cooking, prepare the figs and apples.
    • Add the figs, apples and sultanas to the pan, and then the ginger, salt and spices, and finally pour in the vinegar.
    • Let the mixture simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure it is not catching on the bottom.
    • Finally, add the sugar, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 10-15 mins until thick. When it has cooled slightly, pour into warm, sterilised jars and keep in a cool dark place until Christmas!

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 24kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Kerry at Kerry Cooks says

      December 16, 2015 at 10:31 pm

      Ooh hello! Definitely passing this onto those I know with fig trees! Love your photography too!

      Reply
    2. ManjiriK says

      November 12, 2015 at 2:21 pm

      Kate that chutney looks so fab ! Reminds me of the Indian fig barfi which is very famous in Pune made by the famous Chitale Bandhu sweet shop! Thanks for linking in my red onion caramelised chutney recipe xx

      Reply
    3. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says

      November 04, 2015 at 5:29 pm

      I love fig chutney and it is just perfect with blue cheese!

      Reply
    4. Jacqueline Meldrum says

      October 24, 2015 at 12:16 pm

      I know it seems to early, but chutney does need that time to mature. I used to always go crazy making it at this time of year, but now I very often struggle to fit it in. I've never made one with figs. It looks fab!

      Reply
    5. Choclette says

      October 24, 2015 at 10:52 am

      Wow, wow and wow. I love everything about this post. I adore figs, but have never made or tried a fig chutney. Your photos are fab and your label is amazing. It's those finishing touches that makes such a difference. I'm a keen Christmas gift maker, but I rarely get them to look quite as good as I'd like. Bookmarked and off to Aldi now.

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    6. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

      October 23, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      I have started with my Christmas recipes too, so it's not to early to mention it 😉
      This sounds really delicious. I only discovered a love of figs this year, so I will be making this at Christmas.

      Reply
    7. Roz says

      October 23, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      i love making chutneys for christmas, but never worked with figs - fab recipe!

      Reply
    8. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

      October 23, 2015 at 3:09 pm

      This would make amazing Christmas presents! Love the little labels you made for them too 🙂

      Reply
    9. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says

      October 23, 2015 at 2:39 pm

      First of all where can I get those jam jar toppers?! Did you make those figgy chutney ones yourself? I LOVE THEM!This looks fab. I will eagerly be following your Christmas hamper series. What a great idea.

      Reply
      • thevegspace says

        October 23, 2015 at 2:47 pm

        Hahaa - thanks Emma, yes I made it out of brown paper... traced round a saucer and drew on the words. I only have 6 more to make now.....!!

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