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PACKSIZE | 12/19.7 OZ |
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Sperlari Mostarda di Frutta contains candied cherries, figs, apricots and pears packed in a natural syrup and mustard oil. The taste is sweet, yet slightly warm. Makes a perfect condiment for smoked or dried meats as well as Italian cheeses. Mostarda is a typical specialty of Northern Italy – especially Cremona.
Preserved lemon or lemon pickle is a condiment that is common in the cuisines of Indian subcontinent and North Africa. It is also known as country lemon and leems. Diced, quartered, halved, or whole lemons are pickled in a brine of water, lemon juice, and salt; occasionally spices are included as well. The pickle is allowed to ferment at room temperature for weeks or months before it is used. The pulp of the preserved lemon can be used in stews and sauces, but it is the peel that is most valued. The flavor is mildly tart but intensely lemony.
This all natural, fruit-rich spread is made of Adriatic figs. Cooked in small batches, an intense rich fruity flavor is created.
This traditional recipe is produced with blue plums from the Pannonian Valley. The Pannonian Valley stretches across several countries including Croatia, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. The sweetness for this spread derives from the naturally occurring plum sugars.
Paola Calciolari began her career as a pharmacist but her true passion was food. She took a gamble, leaving her secure job in order to produce typical condiments from Mantova (Emilia Romagna), often employing her grandmother’s recipes. And we’re glad she did. She makes her exceptional mostardas and jellies by sourcing locally harvested fruit, and slicing and cooking them in their juices; it is a highly labor intensive process. They are extraordinarily fresh, flavorful and chunky. Though often paired with cheese, they also work well with roasted meats and charcuterie.
Fruit-rich figs are hand-picked and sun-dried then carefully cooked to sweet perfection. The perfect cheese pairing.