Pear Pistachio Jam

Sweet ripe pears meet roasted pistachios in a bright, nutty jam with a lightly salty finish. Delicious on a goat cheese and pear flatbread. Pair with salty cured meat on a flatbread. Spoon over warm brie or camembert. Use as a glaze for roasted chicken or pork or drizzle on ice cream or pastries.

Pear Pistachio Jam Tart

Ingredients:

• 1 package puff pastry sheets thawed

• 8 tbsp Terrapin Ridge Farms Pear Pistachio Jam

• 1 lb. applewood smoked gruyere shredded or sliced

• 4-5 thinly sliced pears

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 egg for wash

• ½ cup crushed pistachios

• fresh thyme

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F

2. Shred or slice gruyere cheese, set aside

3. thinly slice pears and toss with lemon juice

4. Roll out thawed pastry on lightly floured surface and cut into individual portion squares

5. Place pastry on parchment lined baking sheet about 1 inch apart

6. Spoon and spread 1 tbsp of Terrapin Ridge Farms Pear & Pistachio Jam in the center of each square

7. Top jam with a sprinkle of gruyere cheese

8. Fan pear slices on top of the cheese

9. Brush tops of pears and cheese with more melted jam

10. Brush edges of pastry with egg wash and dust with crushed pistachios and fresh thyme

11. Bake at 375° F for about 15-20 minutes for desired browning.