Mustard fruits

A sweet/hot Italian condiment (the most famous mostarda, as it is called in Italian, is mostarda di Cremona) of fruit preserved in syrup with mustard oil, often served with cold meats or rich braises, or with cheese. The jars of mostarda seen in Australia usually contain a mixture of fruits (pears, quince, cherries, and peaches, say), though more single-fruit varieties (fig, for instance, or mandarin) are becoming available. Delicatessens and Italian specialty stores are the best source.