Fig chutney with orange and cinnamon

Make a jammy fig chutney with warming cinnamon, orange zest and ground ginger, perfect to enjoy alongside a cheeseboard or oozing autumnal toastie

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large red onion , finely chopped
• 500 g figs , chopped
• 1 eating apple , peeled, cored and diced
• 200 ml apple cider vinegar
• 125 g dark muscovado sugar
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 orange , zested and juiced

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry the onion until softened. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir well. Bring to the boil over a medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 30-35 mins, or until the mixture has darkened and become jammy. Pour into sterilised jars and seal. Will keep for up to three months in a cool, dry place. Once opened, keep in the fridge.