Burgers are our go-to for easy summer meals and entertaining. But just because they’re simple to prepare doesn’t mean they can’t be fun and interesting. We joined up with Blake Hill to create four flavorful ways to elevate your burger.

We suggest trying a new one every week. Look for our recipe cards in the meat, cheese, and grocery departments.

Chipotle Maple Black Bean + Cabot Cheddar

What you need:

• Blake Hill’s Chipotle & Maple Spicy Chili Jam
• Cabot’s Extra Sharp Cheddar Slices
• Your favorite black bean burger

A little sweet, a bit spicy, and deliciously smoky, this bean-based burger brings all the flavor. Serve on a bun or let it sing over a bed of fresh garden greens.

Caramelized Onion + Garlic Peppercorn

What you need:

• Blake Hill’s Caramelized Onion Savory Jam
• Plymouth’s Garlic Peppercorn Artisan Cheese
• Locally grown beef from Black River Meats, Vermont Family Farms, or Boyden Family Farm

Bring all the flavor with a bold garlic and bright pepper cheese complimented by the smooth, creaminess of onions with a little zing of roasted garlic and Blake Hill’s special spice blend.

Classic Fig with Pear & Honey + Welsh Cheddar

Photo provided by Blake Hill Preserves

What you need:

• Blake Hill’s Classic Fig with Pear & Honey Jam
• Red Dragon Welsh-style Cheddar with Mustard and Ale
• Locally grown beef from Black River Meats, Vermont Family Farms, or Boyden Family Farm

Creamy fig, pear and honey preserves are incredible paired with the buttery and whole-grain mustard of a traditional Welsh-cheddar. Top with a cabbage slaw for the perfect crunch.

Spiced Plum + Blue Cheese

Photo provided by Blake Hill Preserves

What you need:

• Blake Hill’s Spiced Plum with Port
• Blue Ledge Farm’s Middlebury Blue or Jasper Hill’s Bayley Hazen Blue Cheese
• Locally grown beef from Black River Meats, Vermont Family Farms, or Boyden Family Farm

Grab a beer and enjoy the unique-yet-quintessential pairings of spices, rich plums, and the tart, distinct tone unmatched in the Bayley Hazen Blue.

A dollop of jam and a slice of artisan cheese is the secret to happy burgers!  Look for our “Elevate Your Burger” signs in our grocery and cheese departments for other ways to bring your burger to new heights.