Spiced fig & plum chutney

• light brown soft sugar↗200g g
• apple cider vinegar↗200ml ml
• fresh figs↗300g g

  roughly chopped

• white onion↗1

  finely chopped

• plums↗300g g

  destoned and roughly chopped

• apple↗1

  peeled, cored and grated

• cinnamon sticks↗2
• cloves↗6
• star anise2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan and place on a medium heat. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hr or until the mixture achieves a chunky chutney consistency and any surplus liquid has evaporated. It’s fine to have small pieces of fig and plum visible. Stir occasionally to ensure the chutney doesn’t stick.

2. 2

   Once cooked, spoon the chutney into sterilised jars and seal while still hot. Leave to mature for a month in a cool, dark place before using. Will keep, unopened, in a cool, dark place for six weeks. Once opened, keep in the fridge and eat within four weeks.