I'm making this Fig Chutney to go along with my Christmas ham

Can you get fresh figs this time of year? I made fig preserves last year and

added vanilla beans and cognac to them. Makes a nice combo.

 
I don't know. I saw Jeffery Zacharian this morning on the The Kitchen

make this as one of the recipes for sides for the holiday. Doesn't seem like they would do it if it wouldn't be available. I hope so cause I really would like to make it.

 
Even if you can't get fresh figs, that's not a deal breaker. Dried with more liquid should be fine.

 
Yes, try soaking over night, use as fresh; you probably will not need to cook down as long. (nt)

 
I think you will get a fig "chutney" with dried, but not what this would be with fresh. Can you

get canned/jarred figs? For dried, I also would use the lighter colored figs, not mission. And in order to fully soften, I think longer simmering to completely soften. Also watch the sweetness with dried.
Sub pears for figs for a similar dish?
Just my opinion. Pineapple chutney is easily and deliciously made from canned pineapple--just another thought.
AND for ham, jezebel sauce is the supreme one, IMO!!

 
I went shopping yesterday and asked the produce manager about

when figs are available which is not now. I am really surprised that someone on FN would use a key ingredient in a recipe on a segment about sides for Christmas ham when it's not in season. It really chips me off....

 
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