The Preservatory's preserves are more than a simple spread for morning toast.

Our list of 101 uses for the Preservatory's preserves offers some delicious ideas for using our preserves in creative and sometimes surprising ways. The myriad ways our preserves can enhance your cooking everyday are endless.

We do however reserve the right to use them on hot buttered toast!

1. Vinaigrette
2. Marinade
3. Stir Fry
4. Ham Glaze
5. Fried Egg Sandwich
6. Charcuterie
7. Ice Cream Topping
8. Ice Cream Base
9. Layer Cake Filling
10. Cheesecake Topping
11. Pizza(m) Base
12. Milkshakes
13. Gravy
14. Pan Sauce
15. Pasta Sauce
16. Grilled Cheese
17. Crepes
18. Smoothies
19. Trifle
20. Roast Chicken
21. Compound Butters
22. Burger Topping
23. Meatloaf Glaze
24. Cottage Cheese
25. Egg salad
26. Granola & Yogurt parfait
27. Potato Latkes
28. Tea Sweetener
29. Yogurt
30. Muffin Batter
31. Baked Fish
32. Dipping Sauce (think chicken fingers…if chickens had fingers)
33. Spring roll dipping sauce
34. Oatmeal
35. Cream of Wheat
36. Warmed for a pastry glaze
37. Into buttercream icing
38. In a Jelly Roll - obviously
39. Rugalach filling
40. Rice Pudding topping
41. Risotto Balls
42. Quesadillas
43. Mustard stir in for for a quick easy dipping sauce
44. Samosa dip
45. BBQ Ribs
46. Chocolate Truffle filling
47. Donut filling
48. Sandwich Cookies
49. Thumbprint Cookies
50. Kir Royale Base
51. On Pound Cake
52. Cheese Board
53. Cupcake Filling
54. Sauce for meatballs
55. Cheese Scones
56. Braised Cabbage
57. Glaze for Poultry
58. Grilled Pork Tenderloin
59. Bread Pudding
60. Sandwiches
61. Window Pane Cookies
62. Panini
63. Pancakes
64. Warm w/ Brie
65. French Toast
66. Short Ribs
67. Scrambled Eggs & Cheese
68. Grilled Scallops
69. Pork Roast
70. Canapes
71. Sangria
72. Mulled Wine
73. Crab Cakes
74. Tacos
75. Corn Tamales
76. Pavlova
77. Eton Mess
78. Mojitos
79. Guacamole
80. Fruit Salad Dressing
81. Tart Base
82. Crostini & Blue Cheese
83. Cheesy Grits
84. Bruschetta
85. Sweet & Sour Sauce
86. BLT & J
87. Veggie Burgers
88. Fish Tacos
89. Tuna Melt
90. Chicken Wings
91. Pulled Pork
92. Brussel Sprouts
93. Glazed Carrots
94. Bagels & Cream Cheese
95. Cornbread
96. Butternut Squash
97. Roast Veggies
98. Tuna Tataki
99. Chip Dip
100. Satay
101. On your lover – thanks for the suggestion Chef Van Geest ;)

The Preservatory Vinaigrette

So simple and perfect over mixed greens with a little fresh Chevre and candied pecans!

1 Tbsp grainy Dijon mustard

3 Tbsp Preserves

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

1 cup olive oil

Salt & Pink Peppercorns

Whisk together mustard and preserves to combine.  Add balsamic vinegar and whisk in olive oil in steady stream. Season with salt and pink peppercorns to taste.

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Perfect Pairing - Fig & Walnut Wine Preserves