Mostarda di Frutta
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
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 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
- 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
Store the mostarda in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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