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Forest Fruit Jam & Preserve with Honey
FRUCHTSTOFF forest fruit jam consists of 67% forest fruits: strawberries, raspberries, wild blueberries and blackberries in equal parts. This is combined with 10% honey.
How forest fruit tastes
Forest fruit brings several berry varieties together into one full, rounded flavour. The blend is more balanced than individual tart varieties, as light and dark berries complement one another beautifully.
The recipe uses strawberries, raspberries, wild blueberries and blackberries in equal parts. Together with 10% honey, this creates a berry aroma that appeals to children and adults alike at the breakfast table.
What's in the jar
According to the product page, FRUCHTSTOFF forest fruit contains the following ingredients: forest fruits 67% (strawberries, raspberries, wild blueberries, blackberries in equal parts), sugar, 10% honey, fresh lemon juice and apple pectin as a gelling agent. The nutrition table states 31.5 g of sugar per 100 g, which also includes the fruit sugar and the sugar from the honey. The jar holds 200 g, costs €3.99 including 7% VAT and corresponds to €19.95 per kg. It is produced by SUMMSTOFF Imkereigenossenschaft e.G. in Ibbenbüren-Laggenbeck.
Uses: What goes well with forest fruit jam?
- Breakfast: on bread, rolls or plaited bread.
- Yoghurt and muesli: in natural yoghurt, quark or muesli.
- Cheese: with cream cheese or Camembert.
- Cakes: as a filling for Swiss roll, brioche or muffins.
- Glaze: warmed and poured over fruit cake or waffles.
- Desserts: with pancakes, ice cream, layered desserts or rice pudding.
A perfect pairing
The berry blend goes wonderfully with vanilla, oats, quark, almonds and chocolate. Cinnamon and lemon also pair well with it.
Three ideas with forest fruit jam
- Layered dessert: The Forest Fruit Layered Dessert with Quark and Oat Crunch can be prepared ahead of time with ease.
- Overnight oats: Let oats soak overnight and stir in forest fruit jam the next morning. The recipe Overnight Oats with Honey and Berries provides the quantities.
- Pancakes: Spread pancakes with forest fruit jam, roll up and serve warm.
Jam, preserve or fruit spread?
The label states the legal name “Fruit Spread Forest Fruit”. In everyday life, many people simply call it jam or preserve, meaning the same sweet fruit spread for bread. The Guide to the Difference explains the terms in detail.
FRUCHTSTOFF Fruit Spread Forest Fruits
200 g · forest fruits 67% · 10% honey
€3.99 incl. 7% VAT · €19.95 per kg
Ordering and delivery
FRUCHTSTOFF forest fruit is available in the SUMMSTOFF shop; the FRUCHTSTOFF brand is also listed at EDEKA and REWE. Delivery within Germany is handled by GLS and costs €6.99, with delivery taking 2 to 4 working days. Payment can be made by credit card, PayPal or advance payment. If you'd like to try several varieties, you'll find in the FRUCHTSTOFF 7-Piece Gift Box seven varieties for €34.99.
Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Fruit Jam
Which fruits are in the forest fruit jam?
According to the list of ingredients, strawberries, raspberries, wild blueberries and blackberries in equal parts, totalling 67%. Along with sugar, 10% honey, fresh lemon juice and apple pectin.
What does this variety go well with?
It goes well with bread, yoghurt, pancakes, waffles and muesli. The mix of berries is a lovely alternative when a single variety feels a bit too sharp.
Is this jam or preserve?
The label reads „Fruchtaufstrich Waldfrucht“ (forest fruit spread). Many people simply call it jam or preserve in everyday speech. The Guides explains the differences.
How much does FRUCHTSTOFF Waldfrucht cost?
The 200 g jar costs €3.99 including 7% VAT (€19.95 per kg). The nutrition table lists 31.5 g sugar per 100 g, which includes both the fruit sugar and the sugar from the honey.