Side Dish

Mostarda di Frutta

Name: Mostarda di Frutta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 100 g dried fig stemmed and quartered; 100 g dried apricot halved; 100 g dried pear quartered; 50 g golden raisin; 100 g granulated sugar; 240 ml water; 0.5 pcs lemon zest and juice; 1 tbsp mustard powder; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 pinch salt

Mostarda is a traditional Italian condiment made from candied fruit and a mustard-flavored syrup. It offers a unique balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors, perfect for accompanying richer dishes. This vegan version uses a selection of dried fruits for convenience and concentrated sweetness.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 3 hr 45 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 231 kcal

Allergen information: may contain sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

100 gdried fig, stemmed and quartered
100 gdried apricot, halved
100 gdried pear, quartered
50 ggolden raisin
100 ggranulated sugar
240 mlwater
0.5 pcslemon, zest and juice
1 tbspmustard powder
1 tbspapple cider vinegar
1 pinchsalt

Equipment

saucepan · jar · stirring spoon

The method

Step by step

1
Combine the dried figs, dried apricots, dried pears, golden raisins, granulated sugar, water, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure all dried fruits are submerged in the liquid for even rehydration.
2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
About 5 min
3
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the fruits are plump and tender.
About 25 min
Cook’s note: The liquid should have reduced to a syrupy consistency.
4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the mustard powder, apple cider vinegar, and salt.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Mix well to ensure the mustard powder is fully incorporated and no lumps remain.
5
Let the mostarda cool completely to room temperature, uncovered.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: Cooling slowly allows the flavors to meld and develop.
6
Once cooled, transfer the mostarda to a clean jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to deepen.
About 2 hr
Cook’s note: The mostarda will thicken further as it chills.

Per serving

Nutrition

60%Score

Calories: 230.9kcal
Protein: 2.4g
Carbs: 57.6g
Fat: 1.3g
Fibre: 5g
Sugar: 49.2g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store the mostarda in an airtight container in the refrigerator.