Mostarda – Apple, Apricot and Raisin

If you aren’t Italian you are probably wondering what in the heck is Mostarda. It is an Italian condiment that is typically served with cheese or charcuterie. I made it to go with the raw cashew goat cheese and I am so glad I did.

Mostarda is basically Italian chutney with a little mustard background. You can make it more sweet, or less. Add more or less mustard. Use whatever fruit you have on hand. I always use both fresh and dried fruit. At Christmas time I like to add cranberries, which go beautifully with the other fruit and mustard.

Assuming you don’t have any homemade goat “cheeze” on hand this is wonderful on seitan or baked tofu. I love it on sandwiches or on crackers. Here is what I did.

Mostarda – Apple, Apricot and Raisin
Makes 36 tablespoons

Ingredients:

½ red onion, peeled and finely minced
¼ cup water
½ cup dried unsulfured apricots, finely diced
½ cup golden raisins
2 apples, cored and finely diced
2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons amber agave
½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon yellow mustard seed

Directions:

Combine the onion, water, apricots and raisins and cook until the onion is soft. Then add the remaining ingredients and cook until syrupy. Refrigerate until needed. This will keep for weeks in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Information:

Amount Per Serving
Calories - 16.55
Calories From Fat (4%) - 0.6

Total Fat - 0.07g
Saturated Fat - 0.01g
Cholesterol - 0mg
Sodium - 3.36mg
Potassium - 47.19mg
Total Carbohydrates - 4.17g
Fiber - 0.52g
Sugar - 2.99g
Protein - 0.21g

Comments:

This is one of my favorite condiments. I was first introduced to this at cooking class and it has been making regular appearances at our house ever since. If you like things that are sweet and tart (agro dolce as the Italians call it) I think you will love this condiment.