Best 6 Make Ahead Cranberry Fig Chutney Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chutney that can be prepared ahead of time, look no further than cranberry fig chutney. This versatile condiment is perfect for adding a sweet and tangy flavor to a variety of dishes, from roasted chicken and pork chops to cheese platters and sandwiches. Made with dried cranberries, figs, spices, and vinegar, cranberry fig chutney is a great way to use up leftover fruit and add a pop of flavor to your meals.

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MAKE-AHEAD CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

One 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries, cleaned
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped
Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Cook the cranberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water in a saucepan over low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the skins pop open. Add the apple, zests, and juices and cook for 15 more minutes. Remove from the heat, let cool, and serve chilled.

CRANBERRY CHUTNEY III



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A sweet chutney, perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's delicious on meats.

Provided by Elaine

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes     Cranberry Relish Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup chopped apples
1 orange peel, chopped
2 cups white sugar
1 cup water
⅓ cup orange liqueur

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, mix the cranberries, apples, orange peel, sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes, or until the berries are soft. Remove from heat and stir in the liqueur. Transfer to sterile jars and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Sodium 0.2 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

CRANBERRY FIG CHUTNEY



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Make and share this Cranberry Fig Chutney recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Fruit

Time 40m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries
1 (8 ounce) package dried figs, sliced (Calimyrna is good)
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 small lemon, chopped,seeds discarded
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced,peeled
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup water
1/3 cup red wine vinegar or 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In nonreactive 3-quart saucepan, combine cranberries, figs, onion, lemon, ginger, brown sugar, water, vinegar, salt, and pepper; heat to boiling over high heat.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30-35 minutes.
  • Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 4 hours or up to 2 days.
  • Note:.
  • To can: put in cup size jars, seal and put in water bath and boil for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.3, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 316.7, Carbohydrate 94.8, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 78.4, Protein 2.1

CRANBERRY CHUTNEY



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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Berry     Fruit     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Cranberry     Raisin     Fall     Winter     Vegan     Gourmet     Fat Free     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12-ounce) package fresh or frozen (don't thaw) cranberries
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a 2-quart heavy saucepan.
  • Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst, then collapse, about 12 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl and cool, uncovered (chutney will thicken as it cools).
  • Chill chutney, covered, at least 8 hours for flavors to develop.

CRANBERRY-FIG GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI



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The blend of flavors in the crostini make an absolutely scrumptious appetizer.-Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
CROSTINI:
24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
3 tablespoons olive oil
CRANBERRY-FIG TOPPING:
1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries
1/3 cup coarsely chopped dried figs
1/3 cup coarsely chopped unblanched almonds
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pitted Greek olives
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
CHEESE SPREAD:
2 logs (4 ounces each) spreadable goat cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Dash freshly ground pepper
Minced fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and honey. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool., Lightly brush both sides of baguette slices with oil; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Set aside., In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients; toss to coat. In another bowl, beat goat cheese, lemon zest and pepper until blended., To serve, spread goat cheese mixture over toasts. Stir cranberry mixture; spoon over goat cheese. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY CHUTNEY WITH ORANGE, FIGS, AND MUSTARD



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If using frozen cranberries, which are just as good for this recipe, don't bother thawing them first.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Thanksgiving     Side     Cranberry     Cranberry Sauce     Orange     Fig     Ginger     Mustard

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium orange, unpeeled, seeds removed, chopped
6 dried Turkish figs, chopped
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 (10-ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium. Cook shallot and ginger, stirring occasionally, until shallot is translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in cinnamon and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Mix in orange, figs, sugar, vinegar, mustard, and 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add cranberries and increase heat to medium-high. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and liquid is reduced to a light syrup, 12-18 minutes. Let cool slightly; season with salt and pepper.
  • Do Ahead
  • Chutney can be made 1 week ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

Tips:

  • Fresh cranberries and dried figs give this chutney a sweet-tart flavor and a chewy texture.
  • You can use a food processor to chop the cranberries and figs, but be careful not to over-process them. You want them to retain some of their texture.
  • The chutney can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Serve the chutney with grilled chicken, pork, or fish. It's also great on sandwiches and salads.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • If you don't have dried figs, you can use other dried fruits, such as raisins, apricots, or cherries.
  • The chutney can be made spicier by adding more chili peppers.
  • The chutney can be made sweeter by adding more sugar.

Conclusion:

This cranberry-fig chutney is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It's perfect for holiday meals, but it's also great to have on hand for everyday meals. With its sweet-tart flavor and chewy texture, this chutney is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to add flavor to your meals, give this cranberry-fig chutney a try.

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