Homemade Fig Mustard

Fig Mustard

10/23/2018

I really shouldn't do this, instead I should go for a walk to give my old body some exercise before a very long flight. But I just have to share this because fig season is almost over and I love this mustard. Have you noticed that I am running a little behind when it comes to seasonal cooking? Later on, I will try making this recipe using dried figs and add it here.

The figs in this photo are dried mission figs

It all began with a basket of Italian figs that my girlfriend Diane gave me.

This mustard would be great on a cheese plate or on a turkey sandwich. In France, figs and fig mustard is often served with foie gras, and in Germany it is served with a Weißwurst (veal sausage). This is not a sweet mustard, but it is full of flavor with the taste of the figs and a hint of vinegar.

click here for the recipe

38 Comments

John / Kitchen Riffs link

10/25/2018 01:34:47 pm

This looks wonderful! Love the port in it -- that provides such nice depth of flavor, and helps sweeten a pretty tangy recipe. Nice recipe -- thanks.

Gerlinde

10/26/2018 03:17:11 pm

The port really made the recipe. I had a sip now and then.

sippitysup link

10/25/2018 04:59:10 pm

A basket of figs is a phrase that paints a pretty picture. This condiment is even more beautiful... GREG

Gerlinde

10/26/2018 03:18:43 pm

Thanks Greg, those figs were so sweet.

Healthy World Cuisine link

10/25/2018 05:14:23 pm

This is a fabulous idea for a cheese board. Sure wish we had a huge basket of figs. They have been really hard to come by near me this year. Where are you off to now? Wishing you a safe and happy flight and excursion. Take Care

Gerlinde

10/26/2018 03:20:26 pm

I am so lucky to have a girlfriend with a fig tree. Have a relaxing weekend.

Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

10/25/2018 06:32:43 pm

I bet it's delicious with the veal sausage Gerlinde! I'll definitely need to try it. Hope you have a great trip. Can't wait to hear all about it!

Gerlinde

10/26/2018 03:24:10 pm

Veal sausages are common in Bavaria and Austria with a variety of different mustards. Each region seems to have their own mustard. We are enjoying our trip .

Eha

10/25/2018 07:00:18 pm

Love mustards of any kind but this is a total newbie for me . . .have to wait some months for our fig harvest Down Under but this recipe is atop my pile - thank you :) ! Happy take-offs and landings and all that goes in between . . .

Gerlinde

10/26/2018 03:25:35 pm

Eha, as soon as I am back home i will try making this mustard using dried figs.

Penny O'Neill link

10/26/2018 08:02:00 am

Oh my . . . this looks and sound divine, Gerlinde. Thank you.

Gerlinde

10/26/2018 03:26:18 pm

Thank you Penny, have a wonderful weekend.

Karen (Back Road Journal) link

10/26/2018 08:05:02 am

We had fig mustard with cheese while we were in Austria...I can still remember how good it was. Safe travels.

Gerlinde

10/26/2018 03:27:15 pm

Thanks Karen, I am enjoying reading your travel stories,

Teagan R Geneviene link

10/26/2018 08:55:13 am

Hi Gerlinde,
I tried to comment from work the other day -- now I see that it didn't work.
I'm fascinated with the thought of fig mustard. I've never heard of it. As always you make it look delicious and sound wonderful.
Wherever you're headed, have a safe and happy journey.
Hugs!

Gerlinde

10/26/2018 03:29:17 pm

Teagan, my website and word press are not always compatible. I have to work on it. Have a relaxing weekend and I can’t wait to read all your great posts and your new book.

Susan link

10/26/2018 09:21:03 am

I had never heard of fig mustard either but absolutely love the idea! What a delicious condiment. Now if I could only find some beautiful figs that don't cost a fortune here :)

Gerlinde

10/26/2018 03:32:08 pm

This mustard is a great for the upcoming holidays. I will pair it with my country pâté. Figs are expensive and I hope to reproduce this recipe with dried figs.

Deb|EastofEdenCooking link

10/26/2018 11:03:54 am

Your lush mustard recipe would indeed be good with a variety of meats and cheeses. I usually make a small batch of fig jam to go with a cheese plate for the holidays. Often it is too sweet, depending on the flavor and ripeness of the figs. This mustard recipe is a great alternative!

Gerlinde

10/26/2018 03:36:12 pm

Thank you Deb, your fig jam is delicious. I like the word lush and was looking for adjectives like that when I wrote this post. Hopefully , I will have some left when we see each other again.

diane marvin koenig

10/26/2018 07:53:16 pm

So glad the figs went to good use! They are very fragile and don’t last more than a few days. I served your mustard last night with a Salcicero country pate while overlooking the Pacific Ocean at sunset! Delicious and satisfying!

Gerlinde

10/27/2018 03:58:30 am

That sounds wonderful Diane, thank you for sharing your bounty.

Liz link

10/27/2018 05:25:50 am

I've been dying to make mustard, but never seem to get around to it. I think it was your fun fig mustard I was waiting for! It would be marvelous on sandwiches!

Gerlinde

10/27/2018 03:03:00 pm

Try this one Liz , it’s easy to make and perfect for the upcoming holidays.

Jo Nell Huff link

10/27/2018 08:25:39 am

Blogging comes first! This looks wonderful. Never heard of fig mustard though. Years ago I made fig preserves.

Gerlinde

10/27/2018 03:04:27 pm

Yummy Joe, fig preserve sounds wonderful .

Cathy link

10/27/2018 10:11:20 am

Fig Mustard!! What a brilliant idea. I make Fig Confit all the time for cheese platters, but I need to make this to mix it up. Thank you.

Gerlinde

10/27/2018 03:07:04 pm

Fig confit sounds delicious, thank you for commenting.

David link

10/27/2018 04:28:57 pm

I have never heard of fig mustard! And I am a real lover foie gras and Weißwurst! I wonder if Trader Joe has any figs left this season. If he does, I will be making this for sure! I think using dried figs will, indeed, make too sweet.

Gerlinde

10/27/2018 05:09:19 pm

David, I saw some fresh figs at Whole Foods last week. As soon as I get home I will try this recipe with dried figs using less figs and soaking them in the port for several hours . It’s going to ge an experiment.

All That I'm Eating link

11/3/2018 09:04:28 am

I don't think I have ever tried fig mustard, it sounds brilliant! What a great way to use the figs.

Gerlinde

11/3/2018 08:20:39 pm

Thank you for the lovely comment. I am enjoying my fig mustard on my sandwiches.

Kendra link

11/6/2018 09:43:27 am

I love fig mustard but it is impossible to find in stores! Thank you for this delicious recipe! I hope you are having a wonderful Tuesday!

Gerlinde

11/6/2018 05:22:11 pm

Thank you Kendra , could you please send me another link to your website, this one doesn't work.

David @ Spiced link

11/9/2018 06:02:12 am

What an interesting and fun recipe, Gerlinde! I've definitely never heard of fig mustard, but this would be a wonderful addition to say a turkey sandwich after Thanksgiving. Ooo...I bet it would go well on a cheese board, too! :-)

Gerlinde

11/9/2018 07:05:25 pm

It's really good with Bratwurst, which we had tonight.

Jean | DelightfulRepast.com link

11/9/2018 08:55:19 am

Oh, Gerlinde, how I wish I had a friend with a fig tree! This looks fabulous, and it will go perfectly with my Sheet Pan Bratwurst Dinner!

Gerlinde

11/9/2018 07:06:35 pm

It would be perfect with your Sheet Pan Bratwurst Dinner. I have to look at your recipe.

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