Ingredients
1/4 cup dates, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1 shallot, minced
1 tsp minced crystallized ginger
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 1/2 tbsp white wine or champagne vinegar
6 tbsp honey
1 tsp dry mustard powder
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Preparation
In a heavy saucepan, mix dates, cherries, shallot, ginger, wine, vinegar and honey. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the liquid is syrupy and the fruit is softened (about 10-15 minutes). Uncover and stir in the mustard powder and Dijon. Simmer uncovered until the mixture is very thick and syrupy (3-5 minutes longer). Serve mostarda warm or at room temperature.
