Pastry cream is a classic component of many desserts and pastry. It’s very similar to vanilla pudding although it generally is not served on its own. Pastry cream has many uses, some of my favorites are in eclairs, fruit tarts, and cakes.
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Pear Jam with Vanilla and Elderflower
This not-too-sweet jam combines rich vanilla with delicate elderflower to accent the full pear flavor. My favorite market sells fruit in bulk and jam is such a satisfying way to use up produce. You will lose a considerable amount of weight in peeling and coring the pears. I started with a little over 8 lbs in order to have the 6 lbs prepped, so that’s something to keep in mind when you go to purchase fruit.
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Rhubarb Vanilla Jam
The sweet-tart combination of rhubarb jam is one of my favorites. The vanilla bean accents the fruit forward flavor and provides added depth and interest. I would not substitute with vanilla extract, as it won’t provide the same depth that you get with a bean.
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