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Apple and fig chutney recipe

Name: Apple and fig chutney recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 3 Bramley apples, about 650g (1lb 7oz); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 (2lb 5oz) dried figs, finely chopped; 250 g (9oz) prunes, roughly chopped; 400 mL (14 fl oz) cider vinegar; 300 g (11oz) light brown soft sugar; 1 red chilli; 1 inch freshly grated ginger; 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg; 200 g (7oz) sultanas

A fantastic addition to a cheeseboard, this easy chutney also pairs well with roast pork, ham or leftover turkey

By The GH Kitchen TeamPublished: 13 November 2014

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Preparation Notes: plus maturing

Serving notes: makes about 2kg (4 1/2lb)

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Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Ingredients

3 Bramley apples, about 650g (1lb 7oz)
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 (2lb 5oz) dried figs, finely chopped
250 g (9oz) prunes, roughly chopped
400 ml (14 fl oz) cider vinegar
300 g (11oz) light brown soft sugar
1 red chilli
1 inch freshly grated ginger
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
200 g (7oz) sultanas

Directions

1. Step 1
  Peel, core and finely dice the apples and put into a large, heavy-based pan. Stir in the onion, figs, prunes, vinegar, sugar, chilli, ginger and nutmeg.
2. Step 2
  Put pan over a low-medium hob heat and cook, stirring frequently, to warm the mixture through and dissolve the sugar, about 5min. Turn up the heat to medium and simmer uncovered for about 45min, stirring regularly – the final mixture needs to be fairly thick.
3. Step 3
  Stir in the sultanas and cook for a further 5-10min. Ladle into sterilised jars (see Get Ahead tip) and seal. Allow to cool completely, and ideally set aside to mellow for a couple of months before opening.

Get Ahead

Make up to six months ahead. Store in a cool, dry place. Chill after opening. Sterilise jars and lids by washing in hot, soapy water, then put in a preheated 130°C (110°C fan) mark ½ oven for 10min.

Per Serving:

Calories: 49
Fibre: 1 g
Total carbs: 11 g
Sugars: 11 g
Total fat: 0 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Protein: 1 g

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