Fruit/Herb Preserves Vinaigrette Dressing

This is a great way to use up any flavor of fruit or herb preserves you might have in your fridge.

Strawberry is always a go-to favorite for this tasty dressing, but also try the roasted garlic, or a blueberry basil later in the season!

Vinaigrette Dressing with Herb/Fruit Preserves

2 Tbls Fruit/Herb Preserve (Strawberry Black Pepper, Roasted Garlic, Blueberry Basil)
1 Tbls Dijon Mustard
¼ Cup White Wine Vinegar
¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sea Salt (to taste)
Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste)

Directions:
Place first four ingredients in a lidded jar or dressing shaker and shake until well blended. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Strawberries!

I picked up 20 quarts of fresh delicious strawberries from Living Hope Farm in Harleysville, PA last Friday and worked hard all weekend canning up four different strawberry preserves:

Strawberry Bay Leaf

Fresh strawberries from Living Hope Farm in Harleysville, PA are simmered with bay leaves in this wonderful preserve. The bay leaf is subtle, and instead brings out the fresh strawberry flavor - similar to the way coffee brightens chocolate. 

Perfect for morning toast or french toast, this preserve also goes great over ice cream. Or use as a base in a vinaigrette dressing. 

Peppered Strawberry

Fresh strawberries from Living Hope Farm in Harleysville, PA are paired with freshly ground black pepper for a unique strawberry preserve. The black pepper is very subtle, but helps lend a savory note to a traditionally sweet preserve.

Pick your favorite soft cheese (goat or mascarpone work perfectly!) and serve alongside this semi-sweet preserve. Or add a spoonful to your favorite mixed drink. Strawberry Mojitos, anyone? 

Balsamic Strawberry

Fresh strawberries from Living Hope Farm in Harleysville, PA are simmered with a rich balsamic vinegar to create this flavorful semi-sweet and savory preserve. 

Skip the maple syrup and serve this tasty preserve with french toast and mascarpone cheese. Or, next time you need to pack a lunch - go with a gourmet PB&J! 

Chocolate Strawberry

Fresh strawberries from Living Hope Farm in Harleysville, PA are combined with chocolate for this semi-sweet preserve. 

Ice cream sundaes, PB&J, spoonful in yogurt with granola for a tasty parfait, stuffed french toast.