The sugar in the concentrated syrup will extract more moisture from the fruit, which will begin to firm up. Concentrate the syrup a second time and steep the fruit in it overnight again. You are now ready to flavor your mostarda, and you have two options:
Use Mustard Oil
Use Powdered Mustard
In Either case, you will also need sterilized jars at this point.
How to Make Mostarda - A Wonderful Condiment Flor Bland Foods
By Kyle Phillips, About.com
Index: How to Make Mostarda - A Wonderful Condiment Flor Bland Foods
- Mostarda is one of those words translators call a false friend:
- A Few Words On Mostarda And The Fruit Involved
- Making Mostarda: Add the Sugar
- Making Mostarda: Let it Rest
- Making Mostarda: Concentrate the Syrup
- Making Mostarda: Wait Another 24 Hours
- Making Mostarda: Using Mustard Oil
- Making Mostarda: Using Powdered Mustard Seed
- Making Mostarda: Put the Fruit in the Jars
- Making Mostarda: Fill to Cover, and Seal
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