Apricot jam is a sweet spread made by cooking crushed or pureed apricots with sugar until it sets into a smooth, spreadable consistency; unlike preserves, which keep larger pieces of fruit, jam is cooked to a more uniform texture. It is a common filling for pastries such as Danish pastries and thumbprint cookies, a glaze for roasted ham and poultry, and an ingredient in Middle Eastern sweets like baklava. Its sweet-tart flavor, with notes of almond and citrus, pairs well with cheese such as brie or goat cheese, toasted nuts, croissants and scones, and savory meats like pork and chicken.