Apple, Fig and Pear Chutney with Cardamom

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 750 g Apples
  • 500 g Figs, fresh
  • 375 g Onions
  • 2 Oranges, Zest and juice of
  • 1 kg Pears

• Baking & Spices

  • 500 g Brown sugar, soft
  • 1 tbsp Cardamom
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 tsp Mace

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 450 ml Cider vinegar

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Description

Ingredients

• 750g apples (peeled, cored and very finely chopped into small cubes)
• 1 kg pears (peeled, cored and very finely chopped into small cubes)
• 500g fresh figs (trimmed with stem cut off and chopped into quarters)
• 375g onions (peeled and diced)
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cardamom seeds (from freshly crushed pods)
• 1 teaspoon mace
• zest and juice of 2 oranges
• 500g soft brown sugar
• 450ml cider vinegar

Directions

• Place the onions, apples, pears and figs into a large preserving pan with the orange juice and bring to a gentle simmer, allow to simmer until the onions and fruit are cooked and the fruit has broken down.
• Add the spices, orange zest, vinegar and sugar and bring to a brisk boil, then reduce the heat to a good simmer and cook until the chutney is done, stirring occasionally.
• When the chutney is almost done and is at the desired consistency, after about an hour, stir it regularly to stop it catching or sticking. The chutney is ready when a spoon leaves a trail when drawn through the mixture.
• Ladle the hot chutney into hot, clean and sterile jars, them seal with a new screw top lid. Store in a cool, dark place for at least one month to mature, and keep in the fridge once opened,