Hard Dessert

Date and Dried Cherry Mostarda

Name: Date and Dried Cherry Mostarda
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 52 min
Total time: 76 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Unknown
Ingredients: 0.5 cups medjool dates; 0.5 cups tart cherries , chopped; 2 tablespoons shallot; 0.5 cups white wine; 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon crystallized ginger; 0.25 teaspoons salt; 0.25 teaspoons cinnamon; 0.13 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 teaspoons ground mustard; 1 teaspoon mustard powder

Total Time

1h 16m

24m prep · 52m cook

Servings

4 people

Rating

—

Difficulty

Hard

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This sweet and tangy mostarda blends the rich flavors of Medjool dates and tart cherries with a hint of orange and spice. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature for a delightful burst of flavor.

Ingredients

0.5 cups medjool dates
0.5 cups tart cherries , chopped
2 tablespoons shallot
0.5 cups white wine
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon orange zest
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon crystallized ginger
0.25 teaspoons salt
0.25 teaspoons cinnamon
0.13 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon mustard powder

Instructions

1

Combine dates, cherries, shallot, wine, vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, sugar, crystallized ginger, salt, cinnamon, and crushed red pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and fruit is softened, about 10 minutes.
2

Stir in butter, mustard, and mustard powder. Simmer, uncovered, until mixture is thickened and jam-like, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.