Bottega Pistho
An ancient gastronomic pairing
There's an old Italian proverb — "don't tell the farmer how good cheese is with pears" — that captures a gastronomic insight centuries old. Pear and cheese are a perfect match — and our Organic Pear Jam brings this pairing to its fullest expression, concentrating the fruit's aroma and sweetness into a spreadable consistency.
How it's made
We start with ripe pears from Italian organic cultivation. We peel them by hand (yes, by hand — the time dedicated to this step is felt in the final product), cut them and cook them slowly with cane sugar and a touch of lemon. No pectin, no thickeners, no citric acid — the final consistency comes from the pectin naturally present in the fruit.
The result is a jam with 110% fruit content: more weight of pears than of finished product. Sugar serves only to preserve, not to artificially sweeten a weak flavour.
The best pairings
- 36-month Parmigiano Reggiano — the classic: cubes of Parmigiano and a spoonful of jam. A Michelin-starred appetiser.
- Aged Pecorino Romano — the sweet-salty contrast with pecorino is extraordinary.
- Spicy Gorgonzola — pear softens the blue's intensity.
- Brie and camembert — the contrast between the cheese's creaminess and the fruit's freshness.
- Fossa di Sogliano — for expert palates: a powerful and memorable pairing.
In the kitchen, beyond the cheese board
Perfect also for filling tarts, accompanying sweet crêpes, with vanilla ice cream. A spoonful in whipped cream transforms a dessert into something special. Try it in the filling of Emilian sweet tortelli.
Certified organic
Artisan processing in small batches, no preservatives, no colourings. Certified organic IT BIO 006.