Mostarda Di Cremona

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 247.4
  • Total Fat: 1.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 162.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 52.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
  • Protein: 2.4 g

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Introduction

Something my mom told me about when she came home from Italy, following info from About.com: "This is what most Italians think of when they hear the word mostarda. It's voluptuous, and though something of an acquired taste (like fine whisky, for that matter), can be addictive. Since the fruit is not finely sliced, you should select pieces that look perfect." Something my mom told me about when she came home from Italy, following info from About.com: "This is what most Italians think of when they hear the word mostarda. It's voluptuous, and though something of an acquired taste (like fine whisky, for that matter), can be addictive. Since the fruit is not finely sliced, you should select pieces that look perfect."
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    4 dried figs; cut 1/2” cubes
    1 unripe pear; peeled and cut 1/2” cubes
    ½ cup dried apricots; cut 1/2” cubes
    ½ cup dried cherries
    ½ cup dried apples; cut 1/4” julienne
    1 ½ cup sugar
    1 ½ cup dry red wine
    ½ cup prepared mustard
    ¼ cup mustard seeds, cracked

Directions

Place figs, pear, apricots, cherries, and apples into a mixing bowl and stir to mix.
In a saucepan, heat sugar and wine together until boiling.
Remove from heat and stir in mustard and seeds.
Pour over fruit and allow to steep 24 hours. Jar and refrigerate.

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.