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Mostarda Mantovana Recipe
Add something extra to your meals with Mostarda Mantovana. This traditional Italian condiment brings a zesty sweetness and a subtle spice that pairs perfectly with your favourite dishes.
Prep Time: 4 days
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 4 days 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 500 g – 1.1 lbs quince – peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 250 g – 0.55 lbs sugar
- 6-7 drops mustard essence / mustard essential oil
Instructions
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Combine the quince slices with the sugar in a pot. Allow them to macerate for 24 hours.
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Drain the quince slices from the juice and bring the juice to a simmer for 10 minutes. Once thickened, remove from the heat, pour it back over the fruit slices, mix well, and set aside for another 24 hours. Repeat this process the following day and set aside for an additional 24 hours.
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Boil the fruit slices with the juice for a few minutes, until the mixture becomes caramelised.
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Allow the mixture to cool completely. Once cooled, add the mustard essence and transfer the contents into sterilised mason jars.
Recipe Notes
- After peeling and slicing the quinces, be sure to weigh them. Maintain a 2:1 ratio of fruit to sugar.
- Note that mustard essence or essential oil is different from mustard oil. It’s much more concentrated and is typically found in pharmacies in Italy. You can usually find it online.