Luxury fig compote

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Breakfast - nutty muesli, skyr & fig compote

After stocking up on big flavour chutneys, I fancied something sweet and luxurious to have with my morning yoghurt and muesli. This luxury fig compote was made by steeping cacao beans (broken up) in fresh squeezed oranges. Once the orange juice had a distinct taste of chocolate, I added figs and some diced pears for moisture. After simmering, I added a dash of triple sec for even more luxury! It is really delicious with skyr.



Flavour pairings
Fig & chocolate, fig & orange

Colour
Rich sticky brown

Consistency
Thick and chunky

Tasting notes
Figs are obviously the main flavour, but there is a buttery orange flavour behind it. The chocolate flavour isn't very strong, but there's definitely a richness there

Rhubarb, rosemary and cherry chutney

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Rhubarb & Cherries

I love rhubarb, we used to get stalks, chop them into chunks and put them in the freezer; and then take pieces out to suck on instead of sweets.
This chutney was made with tart new season rhubarb, paired with dark sweet cherries and the piney notes of fresh rosemary; and a mix of red wine and balsamic vinegar, mild pink onions and a small orange (& a splash of triple sec!) to add a citrus boost.



Flavour pairings
Rhubarb & rosemary / Rhubarb & cherry

Colour
Wine red

Consistency
Soft - thick liquid with rhubarb fibres

Tasting notes
Fruity fruity in body, but the rosemary adds a subtle undertone, a bit iodine/seasidey