Lord Bergamot Jam and Meadow Butter

Lord Bergamot jam and Meadow butter with a fresh baguette.

Lord Bergamot Jam and Meadow Butter

Karl Holl, the Culinary Director of Smith Teamaker, has created a match made in heaven. The simple yet exquisite combination of whipped Meadow butter and Lord Bergamot tea-infused marionberry jam pairs well with pastries, freshly baked bread, scones, and just about anything else you can think to spread it on.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Rest 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Side Dish, Small Bites, Snack
Cuisine American, French, International
Servings 6 people
Calories 105 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Medium saucepot
  • 1 Strainer
  • 1 Stand mixer With paddle attachment
  • 1 Small bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • Jars

Ingredients
  

Lord Bergamot Jam

  • 2 tsp loose Smith Teamaker Lord Bergamot tea or 2 tea sachets
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 lbs fresh marionberries
  • 1.5 cups cane sugar
  • 3 tsp pectin powder

Meadow Butter

  • 1 lb unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 oz loose Smith Teamaker Meadow Herbal Infusion
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions
 

Lord Bergamot Jam

  • Steep the Lord Bergamot tea in one cup of boiling water heated to 212 degrees for 5 minutes. Strain and discard leaves
  • Combine the tea concentrate with the marionberries and sugar. Let sit for 2 hours or, if you have time, overnight in your refrigerator.
  • Add the berry mixture to a large pot and bring to a boil. Turn down to medium-high heat and let simmer for 1 hour.
  • Add pectin powder, stir to combine, and let simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Turn off the heat.
  • To check consistency, chill a small plate in the freezer, remove and add a spoonful of jam, then let rest in the refrigerator for 5 minutes. Cook more if a thicker jam is desired.
  • Store in jars and refrigerate. Jam keeps for 2 to 3 weeks refrigerated.

Meadow Butter

  • Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer. With the paddle attachment, mix on low speed until well combined.
  • Transfer the butter mixture to a small bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let rest overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Let the butter come to room temperature an hour before serving. Enjoy with freshly baked bread and seasonal jam.
Keyword Compound Butter, Earl Grey, Herbed Butter, Jam, Tea

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