My aunt and I made this chutney for Thanksgiving dinner, but I'm posting it now because I think it would also be amazing with a New Year's day feast or any special occasion dinner. The chutney isn't too sweet, and the flavors are really complex and delicious. Although we (obviously) had it with turkey, I think it would actually also be quite good with other meats, like roast chicken or pork. I really like the fruits here - the tart cranberries plus the dried figs and golden raisins make the perfect combination of flavors. The fresh ginger also adds a really excellent zing.
Cranberry Fig Chutney (adapted from food52, original recipe here)
12 ounces fresh cranberries
1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup golden raisins
8 dried figs, stems pinched off and cut into eighths
2 T fresh ginger, finely minced
1 T lemon juice
1 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Pinch ground cloves
1/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme, finely minced
Add all the ingredients to a heavy-bottomed saucepan except the walnuts and thyme and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries are burst and the chutney thickens slightly. Remove from the heat and stir in the nuts and thyme.
Oh wow, I can imagine the smell and the taste. Nice recipe for the holidays
ReplyDeletewhat a perfect chutney! I love the addition of the figs! what a wonderful blend of spices, it must have been delicious!
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I love cranberry chutney and I love that you added figs into yours! Yum!
ReplyDeleteThe addition of figs and ginger really set this apart. I bet this would be great atop any meat or vegetarian main. Happy New Year, Sara!
ReplyDeleteI really love the idea of adding fig and other spices to normally dull cranberry chutney. Though I am not a fan of turkey meat this chutney would definitely elavate its taste. Thanks a lot for sharing Sara!
ReplyDeleteWonderful chutney! Great for the holidays season.
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