{"product_id":"easton-reed-raspberry-fine-pairing","title":"Raspberry Fine Pairing","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRaspberry Fine Pairing. Over half raspberries, plus onion and balsamic.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Fine Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e is a raspberry chutney from Easton Reed with 54 percent fruit, caramelized onion, and balsamic, in a 230-gram jar. Not a jam, not a dessert coulis, not a sweet barbecue sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Fine Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e is Easton Reed’s savory fruit accompaniment, with raspberries making up the highest fruit content of the entire range at 54 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA good burger usually needs three elements side-by-side: roasted onion, something sweet, and something sour. On a cheese platter, the same task presents itself in a different form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis jar combines all three roles into a single spoonful. Fruit, onion, and dark vinegar are already cooked together and do not need to be sorted at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA berry that has been drawn into the savory realm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere, the raspberry retains its clear acidity, but it gains a depth that it doesn't possess on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mixture is deep red and dense, and between the fruit pieces sit the small seeds of the berry. It falls from the spoon in one piece, not in drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes first with the bright, slightly sharp tone of fresh raspberries. A perfumed undertone, like that brought by berry syrup, is completely absent here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShortly thereafter, the onion slides in underneath, used dried and caramelized. It pulls the flavor downwards, to a place where a berry rarely goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe balsamic adds a darker acidity underneath, reminiscent of reduced grape juice. It connects the bright fruit with the dark onion, instead of letting them stand side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe seeds remain in the jar and crack between the teeth when chewed. Those expecting a smooth, sieved mass will find this disruptive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaspberries naturally bring a lot of their own acidity, and this shapes the composition. Lemon juice concentrate is therefore only at the very end of the recipe and requires little assistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 46 grams of sugar per 100 grams, this jar is also on the sweet side. Savory here does not mean salty, as salt is not present in the recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThose looking for a salty relish without sweetness should therefore opt for a different category. The onion provides depth, but it does not replace a seasoning sauce on the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOne spoon saves roasted onions, chutney, and sauce\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe quickest benefit is seen on a burger, as the onion is already in the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA heaped teaspoon goes onto the hot patty, directly under the cheese slice. Next to aged cheddar, both melt into each other, and the bun remains dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the cheese board, the jar sits next to blue cheese, mountain cheese, and goat cheese. One teaspoon per type is sufficient so that the fruit doesn't overpower the cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith cold roasts, roast beef sandwiches, and game pâté, it takes on the role of lingonberry. Unlike lingonberries, it brings onion and vinegar directly to the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStirred into a game sauce, one teaspoon is enough just before seasoning. Fruit and acidity are added in one step, without making the sauce sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor four bruschetta, toast bread slices and spread 100 grams of blue cheese on top. Add one teaspoon on top, then grill for two minutes until the cheese bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFried blood sausage and liver pair particularly well with a teaspoon next to them. The acidity of the berry cuts through the fat without masking the strong inherent flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWild boar roast or venison haunch also work well with it. Serve the jar cold in a small bowl, instead of stirring it into the sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dish becomes milder with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/easton-reed-peach-fine-pairing\"\u003epeach jar\u003c\/a\u003e from the same range. The same fruit tastes smoky instead of savory in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/easton-reed-raspberry-chipotle-sauce\"\u003eraspberry sauce with chipotle\u003c\/a\u003e, and its neighbors are among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/chutneys\"\u003echutneys\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e This jar is not suitable for breakfast bread, as the onion is too prominent. It is also not suitable for cake fillings and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBalsamic brings its acidity with grape sugar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBalsamic is not an ordinary wine vinegar, as it doesn't start with wine, but with must.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the base, grape must is cooked down for hours until it is dark and syrupy. Only then follows the acetification and aging in wooden barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is why balsamic tastes sweetish, although it reacts acidic. It brings fruit sugar and the roasted notes from the reduction with it, both of which are missing in a light wine vinegar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this recipe, that is exactly what is crucial. A sharp wine vinegar would hit the raspberry with pure acidity and flatten its fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe onion is also at one percent, processed dried and caramelized. Dried goods weigh only a fraction of fresh ones, which is why one percent here corresponds to about eight percent fresh onion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth ingredients are thus sparingly dosed and are far down in the recipe. Their task is to provide direction, not to take center stage themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt Ryan's Specialties in Augsburg, raspberry is available twice in the assortment. Once in the bottle with smoked chili, once in this jar with onion and balsamic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe quantities tell the difference more clearly than any description. In the bottle, the fruit content is 22 percent, here it is 54. The same berry, two opposite directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe processing also distinguishes the two sides of the house. The bottle contains a smooth puree, while here, pieces and seeds are retained in the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the range follows the same principle with different partners. Each fruit gets a counterpoint, and with raspberry, this counterpoint is the most savory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe spoon belongs on the cold plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat separates this jar from a fruit sauce is less the taste than its texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit pieces and seeds are retained, and the mass stays on the cheese instead of running off. A level teaspoon keeps its shape on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is therefore not suitable for glazing on the grill. Over direct heat, the raspberry first loses its acidity, and what remains is mere sweetness with an onion note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also falls short as the only jar in the refrigerator. Its flavor profile is so pronounced that it contributes little to mild cream cheese and light fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNext to strong cheese and cold meat, this relationship is reversed. There, it is the ingredient that is asked for first at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce opened, the jar belongs in the refrigerator and should be removed with a clean spoon. Leftovers of cheese or bread in the jar significantly shorten its shelf life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a hostess gift for an evening with cheese and red wine, the jar needs no explanation. Packaged with a piece of blue cheese, it is usually opened the same evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA spoonful on the hot patty, and the burger needs no roasted onions, no ketchup, and no second sauce.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Easton Reed","offers":[{"title":"230 g","offer_id":57195675910470,"sku":"049HER0163","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4960\/1350\/files\/easton-reed-raspberry-fine-pairing.png?v=1788871758","url":"https:\/\/ginussland.com\/en\/products\/easton-reed-raspberry-fine-pairing","provider":"genussland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}