Mostarda di Frutta - Italian Mustard Fruits
Mostarda di Frutta is an Italian condiment consisting of mustard, red wine, and dried fruit. Great with meat and cheese!
Servings 4 cups
Calories 2460kcal
Ingredients
- 4 dried figs , roughly chopped
- ½ cup dried apricots , roughly chopped
- ½ cup dried cherries
- ½ cup dried apple , roughly chopped
- 1 pear , peeled, roughly chopped
- 1 ½ cups dry red wine
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup mustard
- ¼ cup Mustard seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the figs, apricots, cherries, apple, and pear. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, add the wine, sugar, and honey and bring to a boil. Boil for 8-10 minutes, until slightly syrupy (it won't get really thick until the next day). Remove from heat and stir in the mustard and mustard seeds.
- Pour the mixture over the fruits and let sit until the next day in a fridge. It will thicken and become more syrupy. Serve with grilled meats, cheese, or anything you like. Enjoy!
Notes
I used Dijon mustard for this recipe but you can use any mustard you like. If you want more heat, use a spicy mustard.
Adapted from Evelyn/Athens recipe on Food.com
Nutrition
Calories: 2460kcal