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Mrs. Ruth's Jam Creme Fraiche Dip with sliced peaches, strawberries, pretzels, and a few cookies

Mrs. Ruth's Jam Creme Fraiche Dip

Two ingredients, five minutes, and somehow it tastes like something from a restaurant cheese board. Mrs. Ruth's Simply Peach Jam stirred into cool, tangy crème fraîche with a pinch of flaky salt — the sweetness of the peach, the gentle acidity of the crème fraîche, and that salt hit create a dip that works with almost everything. Fresh fruit, pretzels, pound cake, shortbread, crudités — it's endlessly versatile and genuinely hard to stop eating.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: None | Total Time: 5 minutes | Servings: 6–8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creme fraiche
  • 3–4 tablespoons Mrs. Ruth's Simply Peach Jam
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
  • Optional: fresh thyme or a crack of black pepper for finishing

Directions

  1. Spoon the creme fraiche into a small serving bowl.
  2. Add the Simply Peach Jam and a pinch of flaky salt.
  3. Stir gently to combine — a few swirls is enough. You want ribbons of jam visible, not a fully blended mixture.
  4. Taste and adjust: add more jam for sweetness, more salt to sharpen the flavor.
  5. Finish with a sprig of fresh thyme or a crack of black pepper if desired.
  6. Serve immediately with fresh fruit, pretzels, pound cake, or shortbread alongside.

Tips & Notes

  • Don't over-stir: The beauty of this dip is the swirl — visible ribbons of peach jam through the white creme fraiche look stunning and give you pockets of flavor in every bite.
  • Crème fraiche substitutes: Full-fat sour cream or labneh work well if crème fraiche isn't available. Greek yogurt gives a lighter, tangier result.
  • Salt is essential: Don't skip it. The flaky salt is what elevates this from sweet dip to something genuinely complex.
  • Make ahead: Stir together up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate. The flavors deepen as it sits. Give it a gentle stir before serving.
  • Serving ideas: Fresh peach slices, strawberries, figs, pretzels, pound cake cubes, shortbread cookies, graham crackers, or toasted baguette rounds all work beautifully.
  • Jam swaps: Mrs. Ruth's Simply Strawberry Jam gives a classic berry version; Balsamic Fig Jam adds a sophisticated, savory-sweet depth; Roasted Pineapple Habanero Chutney brings a sweet heat that pairs beautifully with pretzels.

Flavor Pairings We Love

  • Mrs. Ruth's Simply Peach Jam → creme fraiche, fresh peach, shortbread, thyme, prosciutto, brie
  • Mrs. Ruth's Simply Strawberry Jam → creme fraiche, pound cake, fresh strawberries, mint
  • Mrs. Ruth's Balsamic Fig Jam → creme fraiche, walnut, fig, rosemary, aged cheddar
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