Fig mustard

The Most Popular Mustard from Königskind Genussmanufaktur

Königskind Fig Mustard is the fruity-sweet mustard specialty made from 60% ripe figs and coarse mustard seeds, with a fine spice note – handmade by Uwe König in the small gourmet manufactory in Oberbergisch. The most popular mustard in the Königskind range and the harmonious combination of fruity sweetness and grainy mustard sharpness.

The fig mustard from Königskind is a fruity-sweet mustard specialty from the Oberbergisches Land region. With 60% ripe figs, sugar, coarse mustard seeds, vinegar, salt, and a fine spice blend, only a few honest ingredients go into the jar – without artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, or flavor enhancers. Uwe König prepares the fig mustard by hand and gives the figs time to develop their full sweetness. The fig sweetness combines harmoniously with the coarse mustard seeds.

Sweet, grainy-spicy, and with a fine spice accent

Once opened, the warm scent of dried figs rises – sweet, slightly caramel-like, almost like fig bread in late summer, with the spicy undertone of mustard seeds beneath. The color is a warm, dark amber with visible mustard seeds and fine fig pieces, painting the picture of a handcrafted mustard. The consistency is pleasantly thick and grainy – not a smooth Dijon, but a rustic, coarse mustard with bite.

On the tongue, the mustard begins with the full sweetness of figs, then come the mustard seeds, which crack between the teeth and slowly release their sharpness. The fine spices add an aromatic note, and the sweetness rounds everything off in the finish. Unlike a classic medium-hot mustard, this one is milder in heat but significantly fruitier and more complex – precisely what makes it the favorite mustard of many Königskind fans.

We enjoy it with cheese, cold cuts, and salad dressing

The fig mustard goes with all kinds of cheese – making it the all-rounder of Königskind mustards. It tastes particularly good with a strong Manchego, a creamy Brie, a spicy Gorgonzola, or a piece of mature mountain cheese. A dollop on a cracker, a few walnuts, and a slice of pear, and you have a small aperitif with a Mediterranean flair.

We also recommend it with cold cuts for dinner: with a piece of Serrano, a good Coppa, or air-dried salami, the fig sweetness provides a wonderful counterpoint to the salty meat. It is also a firm companion to pan-fried chicken, duck breast, or a hearty grilled bratwurst. This is not a strict mustard, but a fruity seasoning for classic meat dishes.

Our tip for salad lovers: Stir 1 teaspoon of fig mustard into a vinaigrette made of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a hint of honey – and you have a dressing for a lamb's lettuce with roasted figs, goat cheese, and 30g roasted walnuts. Fig mustard also cuts a fine figure as a glaze on a ham roast or as an accompaniment to cheese quiche. Further mustard specialties from the Königskind kitchen include the sweet-fruity pear mustard and the berry-spicy raspberry mustard, as well as suitable accompaniments like the fruity-spicy mango chutney. You can find more in our Königskind collection.

Königskind, handmade by the König family

Genussmanufaktur Königskind is the passion project of Uwe König and his wife Sabine. What started as a hobby in their home kitchen in 2005, the couple expanded into a full-time business in 2014 due to the growing demand for their mustards, chutneys, and fruit spreads. To this day, all Königskind products are cooked in the kitchen under the Ziegenbusch in Wiehl – all by hand, in manageable quantities, with the care that only a small family manufactory can provide.

Uwe König uses only ripe figs and coarse mustard seeds from Germany for his mustard and consistently avoids artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, and flavor enhancers. This is the Königskind philosophy: a few honest ingredients that still taste of fruit and their inherent spice. In addition to fig mustard, we also carry pear mustard, raspberry mustard, chutneys, fruit spreads, and the legendary black walnuts from the same kitchen – all products of the same signature style.