Strawberry jam with Canadian Havarti

Name: Strawberry jam with Canadian Havarti
Yield: 1¼ cups (310 mL)
Ingredients: 3 cups (750 mL) small strawberries whole or halved; 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) Chinese five-spice powder; 1 oz (30 g) Canadian Havarti per person

Capturing the taste of summer at its peak of perfection is so much more than just a flavour experience. Making your own preserves is a way of celebrating the season and making kitchen memories that last a lifetime. And you’ll be hard pressed to find something that makes a more satisfying pairing with your favourite Canadian cheese.

Prep: 5 min
Cooking: 25 min

Yields 1¼ cups (310 mL)

Ingredients

3 cups (750 mL) small strawberries whole or halved
1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar
1/4 tsp (1 mL) Chinese five-spice powder
1 oz (30 g) Canadian Havarti per person

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Preparation

In a saucepan, mix together all ingredients except the cheese. Bring to a boil and cook on medium-high heat for 15–20 minutes. Transfer jam to a jar and let cool before refrigerating. Serve jam on a warm homemade or store-bought crumpet topped with Havarti.