Walnut, Golden Raisin, and Butternut Squash Mostarda
DESCRIPTION
A sweet and tangy fruit and vegetable condiment flavored with whole grain mustard.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon walnut oil
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and medium diced
- 1 medium shallot, peeled, halved, and sliced
- 1 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup cane sugar
- 1/4 cup California walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon brown mustard seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
Preparation
- Heat oil in a large sauce pot over medium heat. Add shallots and butternut squash and cook for 5 minutes until squash is slightly tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add all remaining ingredients except mustard and bring to a simmer, cook for 10 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Stir in whole grain mustard and let stand 15 minutes. Remove bay leaves and cinnamon stick before serving.
- Note:
This may be prepared well in advance and will keep for 14 days in refrigerator in a covered container.