Whole Grain Apricot Mustard [Immersion Blender]
Fresh or dried apricots pair well with whole grain mustard, making it easy to create your own condiments free of the additives and fillers in store-bought versions.
Ingredients
- 90 g (½ cup) yellow mustard seed
- 40 g (¼ cup) brown mustard seeds
- 240 ml (1 cup) apple cider vinegar
- 120 ml (½ cup) pale or dark ale beer
- 60 ml (½ cup) honey
- 175 g (1 cup) dried apricots
- kosher salt, optional, to taste
- 240 ml (1 cup) water
Directions
- Place the yellow and brown mustard seeds, apple cider vinegar, beer, honey and dried apricots into a medium sauce pan over medium-low heat. Cook for approximately 20-25 minutes or until the vinegar has reduced by about ⅔. Add the water and bring back to a simmer. Once the mixture is at a simmer, remove from the heat and cool completely.
- Place the reduced mixture into the Immersion Chopper (or alternatively into a blending container) and attach the Immersion Blender handle. If using the chopper, chop on highest speed for 30-45 seconds. If using the regular Immersion Blender attachment, blend for 25-30 seconds on its highest speed, or until desired consistency is achieved.
- Add salt if desired and adjust consistency with additional water if needed. Refrigerate overnight.
Chef's Notes
This recipe is ideally made a day ahead to get the full taste of the mustard seeds. This allows them to bloom and create a great mustard flavor. Try making it your own with extra additions and gifting it as a great holiday item.
