Fig Chutney

Ingredients for 6 Servings

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large red onion, peeled and finely diced
• 1/2-inch (2cm) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
• 2/3 cup (120g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (125ml) apple cider vinegar
• juice and zest of one lemon
• 3/4 cup (100g) raisins and diced dried fruits (any mix)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• large pinch red pepper powder
• 1 pound (450g) fresh figs, stemmed and diced