Description
Homemade honey mustard sauce delivers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors that elevate any dish. Rich golden condiment blends smooth mustard with golden honey, creating a delightful companion for dipping, spreading, or drizzling that you’ll want to keep in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- Combine Dijon mustard and honey in a mixing bowl, vigorously whisking until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate mayonnaise, ensuring it blends seamlessly with the initial mustard-honey base.
- Pour in apple cider vinegar to introduce a tangy dimension to the sauce.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, stirring thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Continue whisking until the sauce transforms into a creamy, well-integrated condiment with a glossy appearance.
- Sample the mixture, fine-tuning the flavor profile by incrementally adding honey for sweetness or vinegar for additional zest.
- Transfer the honey mustard to a sealed glass container, allowing it to rest in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes to harmonize the flavors.
- Before serving, give the sauce a quick stir and use as a versatile accompaniment for dipping, drizzling, or spreading on sandwiches and salads.
Notes
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed version that cuts calories without losing creamy texture.
- Experiment with different honey varieties like wildflower or clover to create unique flavor profiles that complement various dishes.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper for an unexpected kick that transforms the classic honey mustard into a zesty condiment.
- Store in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid to maintain freshness and prevent flavor absorption from other refrigerator items.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 44 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 213 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg