Bourbon Vanilla Pineapple Jam

The vanilla beans come from Bourbon, the sweet, floral vanilla that grows in the French islands of the Indian Ocean. The pineapple is slow-cooked with the vanilla until the sweetness deepens instead of just being sweet.

It's an unusual combination in a Swedish pantry, but a natural flavoring in French cuisine when incorporating exotic fruits.

What makes it unique

Bourbon vanilla has a rounder, more complex aroma than regular vanilla. Together with pineapple, the flavor becomes warmer and less tart than one might expect from a tropical fruit jam.

Great with

• Chèvre or a mild goat cheese
• Croissant for breakfast
• As a filling in a simple cake
• With pancakes on a Sunday morning

Good to know

• Approximately 130 g in a screw-top jar
• Thickens slightly in the refrigerator
• Once opened, best consumed within 3-4 weeks when refrigerated
• Unopened, shelf life is approximately 18 months