How to Make It
Step 1
In a medium nonreactive saucepan, combine all of the ingredients except the mustard, salt and pepper. Add 1 1/2 cups of water and simmer over moderately high heat until the apricots are soft, about 15 minutes. remove from the heat and let cool.
Step 2
Transfer the contents of the saucepan to a blender and puree until smooth. Strain the puree through a fine-meshed sieve into a bowl and stir in the mustard. Season with salt and black pepper. Thin the mustard with water if it seems too thick. Let cool, then transfer the mustard to a glass jar and refrigerate for up to 1 week.