Cranberry-Orange Mostarda
Chef Sarah Grueneberg’s introduction to classic Italian mostarda came in the best possible way—in Italy, while she was cooking at Mantua’s famed Dal Pescatore restaurant. She learned how to make apple mostarda, a piquant condiment that is said to aid in the digestion of heavy foods. Here, she updates the recipe for Thanksgiving, creating a vibrant alternative to classic cranberry sauce.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Juice | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Wine | 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) | 25 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Mustard | 1 tsp (5g) yellow | 3 |
| Bay Leaf | 1 leaf (0.6g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 bag (12 oz.) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 Tbs. orange zest
- 1 cup water
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 Tbs. dry mustard, such as Colman’s
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- Sea salt, to taste