Date and Dried Cherry Mostarda

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. 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. 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.