Strawberry jam

[Mare749]

Can someone give me an idea or two for using strawberry jam for something other than putting it on toast? My sister gave me a big jar of Amish made strawberry jam and while it is very tasty, it's not something I eat regularly. So, I need to find another use for this jam. (not a dessert)

[Lorraine]

I think adding it to balsamic vinegar and using that as a base for a salad dressing would be good. maybe add some to plain yogurt or sour cream and use it as a fruit dip.

[Trixxee]

My mom made a whole bunch of strawberry freezer jam last summer and I couldn't eat it fast enough on toast so Tony used a little on cottage cheese and I would put a spoonful into my morning berry smoothie.

I was also putting it on pound cake but that obviously is a dessert.

[labradors]

• Glaze for pork.
  
• Filling for homemade "Pop Tarts" or turnovers (breakfast - not dessert).
  
• Heated as a topping for pancakes or waffles.
  
• Cocktails.

[Gourmet_Mom]

I like the vinaigrette idea! Erin does a lot of jelly and jam. Maybe she will have some other ideas.

[Harborwitch]

I had to Google this, I have the cookbook (but not here). This was one of our favorite chicken dishes. Bob's Mom just loved it! I think I'll have to make this again soon!


Strawberry Chicken

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup strawberry jam
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder (I used penzey's medium hot)
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 1/4 pounds skinless chicken thighs -- bone-in
3 cups hot cooked rice
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

In a shallow 3-quart casserole, mix tomato sauce, jam, vinegar, chili powder, thyme, and ginger. Add chicken to sauce and turn to coat. Bake in a 400 oven, basting occasionally, until meat near bone is no longer pink (about 45 minutes). Season to taste with salt.

Spoon rice onto a platter. Top with chicken, sauce, and onions.

Makes 4-6 servings.

Source:
"The Best of Sunset Lowfat Cookbook"

[esgunn]

Like Lorraine said. My favorite use right now is in salad dressing. I used an Orange/Muscat/champagne vinegar, evoo, and a spoon of strawberry jam, salt and pepper. Yummy. I also use raspberry white balsamic, evoo, and raspberry jam.

How about spicing it up and making a BBQ sauce with it. Or add some peppers and some cayenne and serve over cream cheese.

[esgunn]

Oh yeah, like trixee said: we put jam in smoothies. Also stir into plain greek yogurt.

[Lorraine]

making a BBQ sauce with it"
We us apricot Jam, but I think the strawberry may work well. For appetizers, you could add it to a balsamic glaze and top s chicken or pork crostini or turnover. Not sure if it would be assertive enough to use with your venison.

[Trixxee]

Like the bbq sauce idea. Why not switch out cherry jam for strawberry jam for the cherry cola ribs? I really have found that jams are really interchangeable.