Apricot Mustard Recipe

Name: Apricot Mustard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried apricots (about 1/2 pound); 3/4 cup dry white wine; 1 small shallot, minced; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup tarragon vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon turmeric; 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup dried apricots (about 1/2 pound)
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 small shallot, minced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
In a medium nonreactive saucepan, combine all of the ingredients except the mustard, salt and pepper.
2
Add 1 1/2 cups of water and simmer over moderately high heat until the apricots are soft, about 15 minutes.
3
remove from the heat and let cool.
4
Transfer the contents of the saucepan to a blender and puree until smooth.
5
Strain the puree through a fine-meshed sieve into a bowl and stir in the mustard.
6
Season with salt and black pepper.
7
Thin the mustard with water if it seems too thick.
8
Let cool, then transfer the mustard to a glass jar and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried apricots (about 1/2 pound), 3/4 cup dry white wine, 1 small shallot, minced, 2 large garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Apricot Mustard falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Apricot Mustard

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