The 5 Best Flavor Pairings for Your Homemade Jams

Ingredients

• Star Anise: 1 to 2 stars in a spice ball;
• Cinnamon: prefer 1 stick to powder;
• Cardamom: 4 to 5 seeds in a spice ball;
• Lemongrass: 1 stalk split lengthwise;
• Ginger: 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger;
• Vanilla: 1 pod split lengthwise;
• Orange Blossom Water: 2 tablespoons at the end of cooking;
• Rose Water: 2 tablespoons at the end of cooking;
• Mint: fresh and chopped, equivalent to 1 to 2 tablespoons at the end of cooking;
• Basil, Lemon Thyme: 5 sprigs in a spice ball;
• Alcohols (spirits, rum, champagne): a splash at the end of cooking. 

These ingredients are to be added at the very start of cooking, unless otherwise stated

Instructions

To add a subtle touch of originality to your jam, without altering the product, nothing beats a perfectly balanced and harmonious seasoning.
Here are some creative pairing ideas and key dosages to know.

Spices

Cinnamon, star anise, cardamom… Always prefer spices in their whole form rather than powdered. For small spices, such as cardamom seeds, place them in a tea ball so that you can retrieve them easily once cooking is done. Add them at the very start of cooking to release all their flavours into the preparation.

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Perfect for awakening your taste buds, these artisanal creations are ideal for lovers of original jams and for the curious in search of new taste discoveries.

Aromatic herbs

Whether floral waters (orange blossom water, rose water) or herbs, always add them at the end of cooking so as not to spoil their fragrance. As for the choice of aromatic plants, pick them fresh rather than frozen. They will have more flavour.

Discover our Floral Jams: Strawberry Basil, Apricot Orange Blossom, Blackcurrant Violet, Apricot Lavender, Blueberry Lime Basil, Raspberry Rose Petal and more

Alcohols

Champagne, muscat, rum… a small amount of alcohol added at the end of cooking sometimes gives a blend that is as surprising as it is delicious. Did you know that our best-seller is the Royal Raspberry with Champagne flavour? The winey note of cooked champagne brings a tangy touch to the airy raspberry purée.

Sweets

What if you replaced part of the sugar in your preparation with a little honey? It will add a dose of indulgence to your jam. In that case, remember to reduce the sugar in proportion to the amount of honey added. Chocolate, salted butter caramel, calisson paste… are also treats that can bring a comforting touch to your jam.

Vinegars

Vinegars (white, wine or cider) are the indispensable allies of chutneys and sweet-and-sour preparations. For the best result, add them at the end of cooking. Contrary to received wisdom, this is not so much to avoid their evaporation as to preserve all the sharpness and freshness of their aromas.

Cooking them too long would make them lose their punch and their liveliness. Do take care with the dosage, so as not to mask the delicacy of your fruit.

And you, what do you think of pairing jams with herbs and spices?

Inspired by these flavour combinations? They have become one of our specialties: try our Cherry and Hammam Tea Jam , our Apricot Orange Blossom Jam or our Pistachio Supreme , three creations that take flavour pairings even further.

These pairings can be built from the artisanal jam collection.