
FAQs
What cheeses pair well with Bitton's Pear & Cinnamon Jam?
This jam is stunning with blue cheese (try Gorgonzola or Roquefort), vintage cheddar, creamy goat's cheese, aged manchego, or soft brie. The sweet pear and warming cinnamon beautifully balance salty, sharp, or tangy cheeses. It's essential for an impressive cheese platter and particularly popular with wine and cheese pairings.
Can Bitton's Pear & Cinnamon Jam be used in savoury cooking?
Absolutely. Use it as a glaze for roasted pork tenderloin or duck breast, stir into gravy for added depth, spread on pork chops before grilling, or serve alongside roasted chicken. The cinnamon and pear complement rich meats beautifully, adding restaurant-quality complexity to home cooking. Warm it gently before brushing onto meat.
What does pear and cinnamon jam taste like?
Delicately sweet with subtle pear flavour enhanced by warming cinnamon spice. It's sophisticated rather than overpowering - the pear provides gentle fruitiness while cinnamon adds aromatic warmth without being Christmas-y. The texture is smooth with small pear pieces. It's less acidic than berry jams, making it exceptionally versatile with both sweet and savoury applications.
Can you use pear jam with roasted meats?
Yes, pear jam is excellent with roasted meats, particularly pork, duck, chicken, and lamb. The fruit's sweetness and cinnamon's warmth complement the richness of meat beautifully. Use it as a glaze during the final minutes of roasting, stir into pan sauces, or serve alongside sliced meats. It adds gourmet depth without being cloying.
What makes pear jam different from other fruit jams?
Pear jam is more subtle and delicate than berry jams, with less acidity and a gentler sweetness. Pears have a softer flavour that works beautifully in savoury applications. The texture is often smoother as pears break down more than firmer fruits. Pear jam is particularly sophisticated on cheese boards and with roasted meats.