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Easy Fig Chutney with Pomegranate Molasses

This easy fig chutney recipe combines fresh figs with cinnamon, bay and tangy pomegranate molasses for a rich Mediterranean-inspired preserve. Sweet and savoury with a hint of warmth, it’s perfect alongside cheese, plant-based pâtés or spread in sandwiches. And it’s simple to make at home.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Jams, Chutneys etc
Cuisine: British
Keyword: chutney, figs, pomegranate molasses
Servings: 3 jars
Calories: 376kcal
Author: Choclette @ Tin and Thyme

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 600 g fresh figs stalks removed and roughly chopped (I used 8 large ones)
  • 1 large red onion or 2 small ones - peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 125 g demerara sugar
  • 225 g apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground is best
  • ½ tsp sea or rock salt

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a large saucepan and slowly bring the mix to a simmer so that the sugar has a chance to dissolve. Give everything a good stir.
  • Simmer gently with the lid off for about an hour or until thick. The chutney is done when you scrape your wooden spoon along the bottom of the pan and the space stays clear for a couple of seconds. Stir from time-to-time to stop anything catching on the bottom and burning. This is particularly important towards the end as the chutney becomes thick.
  • Spoon the hot chutney into sterilised jars through a sterilised jam funnel.
  • Place wax covers over the top, then seal tightly with sterilised lids.
  • Leave to cool thoroughly, then label.

Notes

It's fine to use up to 50g more figs for this recipe without altering the quantities of the other ingredients.
Store in a cool dark place for up to a year. Best left for a month before opening. Once opened, store in the fridge and eat within a month.
You’ll find additional tips and info about this recipe in the main body of the post.
Please note: calories and other nutritional information are per serving. They’re approximate and will depend on serving size and exact ingredients used. Please refer to my nutrition disclaimer for further information.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 80g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg