Winter Mostarda

By lorik

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄3 cups sugar
• 1 ⁄2 cup cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp. ground mustard
• 3 tbsp. yellow mustard seeds
• 1 1⁄2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1 ⁄4 cup dried cherries
• 1 ⁄4 cup dried currants
• 2 firm pears, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1⁄2" pieces
• 1 (2"-piece) ginger, peeled and minced
• Finely grated zest of 1 orange grated zest of 1 orange

Details

Adapted from Saveur.com

Preparation

Step 1

Make the mostarda: Whisk sugar, vinegar, ground mustard, mustard seeds, cinnamon, and 2 cups water in a 4-qt. saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients; boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until pears are tender and liquid is thickened, about 45 minutes. Let cool.

Pairs well with roasted meats.