Pineapple Fig Ginger Chutney Food

FRESH FIG AND GINGER CHUTNEY FROM THE AUBERGE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
• Uncover the pan and continue simmering for about an hour and a half, stirring often, until the chutney is reduced, thick and richly flavoured. If the chutney becomes too dry, add a splash of water. Taste and correct the seasoning, adding brown sugar, vinegar, or chilli flakes as needed. (Sometimes, depending on the water in the figs, this chutney can take over 2 hours to reduce.).
• Spoon into sterilised jars and seal. The chutney will keep for up to 8 or 9 months, unopened, in a cool, dark place. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 4 weeks.

PAN-SEARED HAM WITH PINEAPPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple, onion, pineapple juice, raisins, brown sugar, vinegar, and cumin. Set pan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Simmer 15 minutes, until mixture thickens and reduces. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ham slices and cook 2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Serve ham slices with pineapple chutney spooned over top.

FIG CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Soak raisins in a bowl of hot water for 10 minutes.
• In a saucepan, melt sugar with vinegar. Add the figs, apple, onion, raisins, salt and spices (ginger, clove and nutmeg).
• Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and cook for about an hour, stirring frequently.
• Put the chutney into a jar and store it in a dry place.

PINEAPPLE, FIG & GINGER CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Tip the pineapple into a food processor, then pulse until finely chopped. Tip into a large, wide pan with the apples, ginger, onion, figs, spices, vinegar and 2 tsp salt. Bring to the boil, stirring, then boil for 10 mins until the apples are softened.
• Add the sugar, then stir to dissolve. Simmer for 20-30 mins, stirring occasionally, until the chutney is thickened. Pot into warm sterilised jars, seal and label. Will keep for 6 months.

GINGER PINEAPPLE PLUM CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine ingredients well and serve.

PINEAPPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In saucepan over medium heat, saute onions, ginger, jalapenos, and ground cumin for 6 minutes. Then add rum. Cook until almost all of the liquid has evaporated then add pineapple, lime juice and sugar. Bring to a simmer and turn off the heat. Add fresh cilantro, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.