Sunday, December 28, 2008

Batali's Mostarda

Here is the recipie for the great Mostarda:
8 Servings
4 dried figs cut into quarters
1 unripe pear, peeled cored, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 cup dried apricots cut into 1/2 inch thick batons
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup golden raisins
3 1/2 cups dry white wine
2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup coleman's mustard powder
1/2 cup mustard seed
2 TBS hot red pepper flakes

1. In medium saucepan, combine the figs, pear, apricots, cherries, cranberries, and raisins and stir to mix. Add the wine and bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower the heat to a simmer and let cook until the wine is reduces to 1 cup, about 30 min.

2. Remove from heat, add the sugar, mustard powder and seeds, the red pepper flakes, and stir to dissolve the sugar. Allow to cool, then cover and let steep for 24 hours at room temperature. Can then jar, seal, and refrigerate.

7 comments:

Walt said...

This totally rocks.

Val said...

I'm so excited that you're doing this!

RJA said...

Howie: You are on the cutting edge of the Alt siblings...first to BLOG. I love the logo, and can personally recommend that everyone try your recipes!
Can the "mostarda" be made with artificial sweetener?

RJA said...

Howie: You are on the cutting edge of the Alt siblings...first to BLOG. I love the logo, and can personally recommend that everyone try your recipes!
Can the "mostarda" be made with artificial sweetener?

Howard's End said...

Hi Robin,
I haven't tried the mostarda with splenda, but why not try. Don't know if it would affect the viscosity. Was great to see you guys at Christmas!

Howie

Howard's End said...

HI Abby,
You can leave you comments on the post, under comments.
Looking forward to seeing you next week.
Howie

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