Prickly Pear Pepper Jam

An award-winning prickly pear pepper jam, known as Pear Burner, blending South Texas prickly pear with smoked chile pequin. A versatile sweet-and-spicy jam that won First Place in the Mild Jams and Jellies division of the 2019 International Spicy Food Awards. Great on cheese boards, wings, salmon, and breakfast.

At a glance

• Style: Prickly pear pepper jam (sweet and spicy)
• Also known as: Pear Burner
• Key ingredients: South Texas prickly pear, smoked chile pequin pepper
• Awards: First Place, Mild Jams and Jellies division, 2019 International Spicy Food Awards
• Maker: Brushfire Farms, Texas

Best for

• Cheese plates and charcuterie boards
• Tossing chicken wings
• Brushing on grilled salmon
• Biscuits and eggs at breakfast
• Glazing pork and poultry
• Gifts for sweet-heat fans

How to use

Spoon onto a cheese board, toss with chicken wings, brush over grilled salmon, or add a spoonful to biscuits and eggs for a sweet-spicy breakfast.

Flavor profile

Sweet prickly pear up front, fruity through the middle, smoky chile pequin heat on the finish.

About Brushfire Farms

Brushfire Farms is a Texas maker of small-batch pepper jams, sauces, syrups, glazes, and mustards, using homegrown peppers and handpicked South Texas prickly pear.