Guide · FRUCHTSTOFF varieties
Blackcurrant jam & preserve with honey
Blackcurrant jam from FRUCHTSTOFF contains 67% blackcurrants and 10% honey. It has a bold, slightly tart flavour reminiscent of cassis.
The taste of blackcurrant
Blackcurrant is a variety with real character. It has a bold, slightly tart flavour reminiscent of cassis. If you enjoy fruit with depth, this is a fitting choice.
With 67% fruit, the dark, rich flavour clearly takes centre stage. The 10% honey content adds a gentle sweetness, rounding off the tartness beautifully.
What's in the jar
According to the product page, FRUCHTSTOFF Blackcurrant contains the following ingredients: 67% blackcurrants, sugar, 10% honey, fresh lemon juice and apple pectin as a gelling agent. The nutrition table states 33.8 g of sugar per 100 g, which includes the fruit sugar and the sugar from the honey. The jar holds 200 g, costs €3.99 including 7% VAT and is equivalent to €19.95 per kg. It is made by SUMMSTOFF Imkereigenossenschaft e.G. in Ibbenbüren-Laggenbeck.
Serving suggestions: What goes well with blackcurrant jam?
- Breakfast: on hearty bread, wholemeal rolls or brioche-style plait.
- Yoghurt and quark: with natural yoghurt, quark or cream cheese.
- Cheese: with hard cheese, goat's cheese or blue cheese.
- Cakes: in almond slices, sponge cake or shortcrust pastry.
- Sauces and glazes: as a base for dark fruit sauces to serve with game.
- Desserts: with vanilla ice cream, pancakes or panna cotta.
A perfect pairing
Blackcurrant pairs beautifully with vanilla, almonds, chocolate and spices such as cinnamon. For savoury dishes, red wine, thyme and juniper make excellent companions.
Three ideas with blackcurrant jam
- Almond slices: Fruity and with shortcrust pastry: Blackcurrant Almond Traybake Slices.
- Ice cream with fruit sauce: Warm the jam briefly with a splash of water and drizzle it warm over vanilla ice cream.
- Cheese duo: Spread goat's cream cheese on a slice of bread and top with a dollop of blackcurrant jam. More inspiration in the Baking with honey guide.
Jam, preserve or fruit spread?
The label carries the legal description “Blackcurrant Fruit Spread”. In everyday language, many people say jam or preserve and mean the very same sweet fruit spread for bread. The Guide to the Difference explains the terms in detail.
FRUCHTSTOFF Fruit Spread Blackcurrant
200 g · 67% blackcurrants · 10% honey
€3.99 incl. 7% VAT · €19.95 per kg
Ordering and delivery
FRUCHTSTOFF Blackcurrant is available in the SUMMSTOFF shop; the FRUCHTSTOFF brand is also stocked at EDEKA and REWE. Delivery within Germany is handled by GLS and costs €6.99, with delivery taking 2 to 4 working days. You can pay by credit card, PayPal or advance payment. If you'd like to try several varieties, you'll find them in the FRUCHTSTOFF 7-Piece Gift Box seven varieties for €34.99.
Frequently Asked Questions about Blackcurrant Jam
What does blackcurrant jam taste like?
Bold and slightly tart, with an aroma reminiscent of cassis. The 10% honey rounds off this variety beautifully.
What ingredients does it contain?
67% blackcurrants, sugar, 10% honey, fresh lemon juice and apple pectin as a gelling agent. No allergens requiring labelling are contained.
How should I store the jar?
According to the label, store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, keep refrigerated.
How much does the jar cost and what's the sugar content?
200 g costs €3.99 including 7% VAT. The nutrition table states 33.8 g of sugar per 100 g, which includes both the natural fruit sugar and the sugar from the honey.