French Style Mustard

Are you making gifts for others this Christmas? This wonderful French Style Mustard was made and given to me years ago. It was the cutest gift package; it included the jar of mustard, a tiny whisk and the recipe. If I have gifts to make you can be sure this is on the top of my list. Each recipe makes about ½ cup. This mustard should be keep chilled. I have filled gift baskets with a loaf of homemade bread, a jar of mustard and a bottle of beer, all you need is some deli meat and lunch is ready!

French Style Mustard

Ingredients:

½ cup dry mustard powder
½ cup water
1/3 cup white distilled vinegar
½ tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. ground turmeric
½ clove garlic, finely grated
1 pinch paprika
1 tsp. cornstarch

Directions:

Whisk everything except the cornstarch together in a small saucepan until smooth. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring often.

About one minute before you want to remove the mustard from the heat, stir the cornstarch tougher with 1 tsp. of cold water. Then, while whisking, pour the cornstarch into the simmering mustard. Let the mustard cook for 1 minute to thicken.

Remove from heat and let sand one minute to set. Pour into the serving container to cool. Don’t you just love these adorable 4oz mason jars I found? they are perfect for putting mustard in. I doubled the recipe and had just enough to fill all four jars! The mustard may be served immediately, but the flavor will mellow after 3-4 days.

Bake up a little gift basket with the mustard, a little whisk, the recipe and some pretzels. This is one of the easiest gifts to make and your gift recipient is sure to be pleased. I have a second mustard recipe that is a Sweet Hot Mustard. If you would rather have a sweet mustard check out the recipe HERE.