Mostarda Di Cremona

Mostarda is a condiment in Italy - but it's NOT just a mustard. Rather, it is preserved fruit that does have mustard and mustard seed included as a flavouring. Mostarda is delicious with bollilto misto, as it is such a delicious and flavourful accompaniment to the plain, boiled beef. Also exceptional used with cold cuts. Try salami, dabs of mostarda and good, crusty bread.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Yields: 4 cups (approximately)

Ingredients

• 4  dried figs, cut 1/2 cubes
• 1  unripe pear, peeled and cut 1/2 cubes
• 1⁄2 cup  dried apricot, cut 1/2 cubes
• 1⁄2 cup dried cherries
• 1⁄2 cup  dried apple, cut 1/4 julienne
• 1 1⁄2 cups dry red wine
• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 1⁄2 cup prepared mustard
• 1⁄4 cup mustard seeds, cracked

Directions

1. Place figs, pear, apricots, cherries, and apples into a mixing bowl and stir to mix.
2. In a saucepan, heat wine, sugar and honey together until boiling. Boil for 3-4 minutes, or until slightly reduced and syrupy. Remove from heat and stir in mustard and seeds.
3. Pour over fruit and allow to steep 24 hours. Jar and refrigerate.