If you need an easy (yet impressive) homemade gift idea, then look no further! I promise that my aunt’s delicious sharp mustard recipe is the perfect little something to give to friends and neighbors this holiday season.
While we all love being gifted with sweets at this time of year, I do like to give something a bit different. This mustard is perfect with a holiday spiral ham, or on sandwiches or brats.
This recipe is a snap; you can buy several jars of dry mustard at the grocery store, but I just buy mine in bulk bags (all of my sources are below). Here’s the recipe:
Sharp Mustard
This is my aunt's easy and delicious mustard recipe. It tastes great with ham or on sandwiches, and makes enough to share.
Ingredients
- 3.5 ounces dry mustard (I like Colman's)
- 1 c apple cider vinegar
- 1 c sugar
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1-1/2 c mayonnaise
- 1 Egg
Instructions
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Combine the dry mustard and vinegar in a bowl and let sit for 8-12 hours (I'll usually do this before bed and then make the mustard the next morning).
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Beat the egg off heat in a medium saucepan and then add the sugar, salt, and mustard/vinegar mixture.
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Cook over medium heat until thickened, remove from heat and let sit until cool.
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Stir in the mayonnaise and mix until smooth (I prefer a wire whisk to remove lumps).
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Pour into jars and refrigerate.
I know many of our regular readers have seen this recipe before; I’ve published an Easter version {here} to go with Easter ham, and a Thanksgiving version {here}. When you have a favorite go-to recipe, you use it over and over again, and lots of people request this from me every year!
The file for the tags is here:
| Click here to download printable mustard labels |
(Designed to print on Avery 22802 labels {best price below} or plain white cardstock)
And here are the rest of my supplies. If you have Amazon Prime, then there’s still plenty of time to order everything and make a batch of mustard for gifts!
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Thanks for stopping by!
What great gift ideas. I can’t wait to try them both.
Does the mustard have to stay refrigerated if unopened? I wonder if I could send it in the mail?
I’m sorry for the delay, Ann. Yes, it needs to be stored in the refrigerator even when unopened.