Recipe : Festive Squash Jam
A holiday showstopper!
I love confusing people. Whether it’s by surprising them with a fresh cucumber jam, an all time favorite, or serving them squash jam at Christmas, I’m all in. This jam is not a “unique” brainchild of mine but rather a jam that’s quite common here in France. You can swap in any kind of squash, spices, and opt out of the boozy fruit - you do you is always the name of the game here in condiment world.
In France, a potimarron is a very common type of squash. Per the World Wide Web and our best friend Mr. Google, a potimarron is called a red kuru squash in English. Does that make sense to you? Regardless, it’s a delicious little squash that has the word marron in it because it gives off a bit of a chestnutty (marron) taste when cooked. It’s delicious roasted, in soups, and you guessed it, in jam.
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Pairings
A squash jam isn’t like your classic jam because I frankly would not recommend it with bread and butter. Although it’s made using the same technique as a regular, good old jam, its pairings are far more savory.
I’ll be serving it at Christmas! It works with duck, pork, lamb, any pâté, rillettes, foie gras (if you’re into that), and of course cheese. I would personally opt for a fresh, soft white cheese to contrast with the cozy spices! It’s also nice paired alongside cranberry sauce for some extra tang, and the ideal breakfast condiment for Christmas morning pancakes, French toast, yogurt bowls, cinnamon rolls and more. Think pumpkin butter with a bit more texture and exciting or?!
Confiture de Potimarron
Makes 2 large jars or 3 smaller ones
This year, I chose to also add in some rum soaked raisins for a little exciting kick but these are completely optional! I’ve already prepared my jams so that they can marinate before the big day (and so that I could share the recipe with you)…