Jam Squares

This is one of our most requested recipes. We make these all the times for demos and shows. So here is the (not so secret) recipe…

• 1 Box Yellow Cake Mix
• 2 1/2 Cups Quick Cooking Oats
• 1 1/2 Sticks Melted Butter
• 1 Jar Crooked Birch Jam

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. In a large bowl, mix together oats and cake mix.
3. Melt butter (in microwave or stove top). Pour melted butter over dry ingredients.
4. Mix until it produces small clumps and there is no dry mix remaining in bowl.
5. Place and press half the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 pan.
6. Spread jar of your favorite Crooked Birch Jam over the crust.
7. Sprinkle the remaining oat/cake mixture on top of jam.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly brown.
9. Let cool before cutting into squares.
10. Enjoy!!

 

Tags: Dessert, Jam, Squares

Recipe: Blackberry Honey Grilled Chicken

This was sort of a stumble-upon recipe. But oh, so good! Sweet and salty.

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts (4 halves)
• 1/2 jar of Crooked Birch Kitchen Blackberry Honey Jam
• 1/8 cup of White Vinegar
• 2 tsp of Sea Salt

Mix together jam, vinegar, and 1 tsp of salt in a small ceramic bowl until you get a nice glaze-like consistency.

Brush on all 4 halves of chicken breasts. Grill each side about 6-7 minutes, brushing more glaze on periodically.

Sprinkle a pinch of remaining sea salt on each breast when finished grilling. It’s out of this world good.

Recipe: Spicy Pineapple Chicken Skewers

A great summer appetizer…

• Using about a 3/4 bottle of Crooked Birch Spicy Pineapple & Ginger Sauce, marinate about 20-25 fresh chicken tenders in a bowl for about 30 minutes.
• Place each marinated chicken tender on a wooden skewer.
• Grill each side on med-low for 6-7 minutes.
• Serve on platter with remaining sauce in a dipping bowl.
• So, so good!

Tags: Spicy Pineapple Ginger Sauce

Recipe: 2-Cheese Black Bean & Corn Dip

A scrumptious, easy-to-make layered dip featuring cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and Crooked Birch Black Bean & Corn salsa.

Ingredients

• 1 jar Crooked Birch Black Bean & Corn Salsa
• 8 oz. Cream cheese (sliced in thin slivers)
• 8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, grated

• Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 3oo degrees F.
  2. In casserole dish, layer ingredients as listed above starting with salsa.
  3. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.
  4. Serve with Tortilla Chips.

Tags: Black bean & Corn Salsa, Crooked Birch Kitchen

Recipe: Citrus Rosemary Potato Salad

A classic American dish with a twist (of citrus and rosemary)… Will be a hit at your next backyard barbecue.

• In a mixing bowl, crumble by hand 12 boiled red potatoes (keeping skin on).
• Add 1/2 cup chopped red onions, 1/4 cup scallions, 1/2 cup mayo, and about 1/2 bottle (6 ounces) of Crooked Birch Citrus Rosemary & Ginger Sauce.
• Top with some sea salt and black pepper. Mix well.

Best Serve chilled.

Mm mm good.

Tags: Citrus Rosemary Sauce, Crooked Birch, Gourmet sauces

Recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Dressing

This is a simple, easy-to-make dressing recipe using Crooked Birch Kitchen Strawberry Rhubarb Jam.

The all natural flavoring and hand crafted taste is sure to be a hit.

• In a ceramic bowl, mix 1/3 cup of Balsamic vinegar, 1/3 cup olive oil, 4 tbsp Crooked Birch Kitchen Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, and pinches of Sea Salt and Black Pepper.
• Chill (for about 30 minutes) before serving.
• Drizzle over crisp greens and/or your favorite salad.

Tags: Dressing, Recipe, Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

Recipe: Sticky Honey BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Sticky Honey BBQ Sandwich

Start in the morning and enjoy for dinner… Wicked delish!  

What you’ll need:
2 Whole chicken breasts
1 Bottle Crooked Birch Stick Honey Barbecue Sauce
1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
4 Crusty rolls (of your choice)
Makes about four (4) sandwiches 

Directions: In a crock pot, pour in the apple cider vinegar and full bottle of Crooked Birch Sticky Honey Barbecue Sauce.  Add in the the chicken breasts. Cook on high for the first 3 hours, simmering on low for another 3 hours or so. 

When done, shred up chicken using two large forks. Serve on crusty kaiser rolls with coleslaw and cold beverage. Enjoy!

Tags: Sandwich, Sticky Honey Barbecue Sauce

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