Easy Fig Chutney with Walnuts & Port
A sweet and tangy fig chutney enriched with walnuts and ruby port, perfect for cheese boards and roasted meats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups dried Black Mission figs (about 8–9 ounces)
- 1 cup ruby port
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 two- to three-inch strip orange zest
- ½ star anise
- 1 two- to three-inch cinnamon stick
- ½ bay leaf
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Gather all your ingredients, chop figs, zest orange, and toast walnuts.
- Combine dried figs and water: In a saucepan, combine figs and water and simmer.
- Add the ruby port and maple syrup: Pour in port and syrup, mix well.
- Introduce the spices: Add orange zest, star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaf.
- Simmer the chutney: Lower the heat and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Add the walnuts: Stir in toasted walnuts after thickening.
- Let it cool: Cool slightly before transferring to a jar.
- Refrigerate: Store in fridge for up to two weeks.
Notes
This chutney pairs excellently with cheese, roasted meats, or as a sandwich spread. Adjust sweetness or spices to personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig chutney, condiment, vegetarian recipe, port, walnuts