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Gooseberry Jam & Preserve with Honey
FRUCHTSTOFF gooseberry jam is made up of 67% gooseberries and contains 10% honey. It tastes light, tangy-fresh and pleasantly tart.
The taste of gooseberry
Gooseberry is light, tangy-fresh and pleasantly tart. It's one of the more distinctive varieties and stands out clearly from milder spreads.
With 67% fruit, the freshness of the berry is preserved, while the 10% honey content adds a gentle sweetness. The result is a jam for anyone who enjoys a bit of tartness in the jar.
What's in the jar
According to the product page, FRUCHTSTOFF Gooseberry contains the following ingredients: 67% gooseberries, sugar, 10% honey, fresh lemon juice and apple pectin as a gelling agent. The nutrition table lists 31.8 g sugar per 100 g, which includes both the fruit sugar and the sugar from the honey. The jar holds 200 g, costs €3.99 including 7% VAT and works out at €19.95 per kg. It is made by SUMMSTOFF Imkereigenossenschaft e.G. in Ibbenbüren-Laggenbeck.
Serving suggestions: What goes well with gooseberry jam?
- Breakfast: on bread, rolls or plaited bread.
- Yoghurt and quark: stirred into quark, yoghurt or vanilla cream.
- Cheese: with cream cheese, goat's cheese or a robust hard cheese.
- Cakes: as a filling for shortcrust pastry, meringue cakes or tartlets.
- Sauces and glazes: as a base for sauces to accompany pork fillet and poultry.
- Desserts: with ice cream, pancakes, semolina pudding or panna cotta.
A perfect pairing
Gooseberry pairs beautifully with vanilla, elderflower, lemon, almonds and quark. For savoury dishes, pepper, thyme and mild cheeses work in lovely harmony.
Three ideas with gooseberry jam
- Pepper sauce: The gooseberry and pepper sauce for pork fillet brings together sharpness and spice.
- Quark cream: Stir quark with vanilla and a touch of lemon zest, then top with a layer of gooseberry jam.
- Cheese bites: Spread fresh goat's cheese on crackers and crown with gooseberry jam. A lovely alternative is Honey and goat's cheese crostini.
Jam, preserve or fruit spread?
The label carries the sales name „Fruchtaufstrich Stachelbeere“ (gooseberry fruit spread). In everyday speech, many people say jam or preserve, meaning the same sweet fruit spread for bread. The Guide to the Difference explains the terms in detail.
FRUCHTSTOFF Fruit Spread Gooseberry
200 g · 67% gooseberries · 10% honey
€3.99 incl. 7% VAT · €19.95 per kg
Ordering and delivery
FRUCHTSTOFF Gooseberry 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 gooseberry jam
How much gooseberry is in the jar?
The list of ingredients states 67% gooseberries, sugar, 10% honey, fresh lemon juice and apple pectin as a gelling agent. The nutrition table lists 31.8 g sugar per 100 g, which includes both the fruit sugar and the sugar from the honey.
What does gooseberry jam go particularly well with?
With cheese, quark, pancakes, and as a savoury sauce for pork fillet or poultry. Its tartness brings a lovely freshness.
Is this jam or preserve?
The label reads „Fruchtaufstrich Stachelbeere“ (gooseberry fruit spread). In everyday speech, many people simply say jam or preserve. The Guides clarifies the terms.
How much does FRUCHTSTOFF Gooseberry cost?
The 200 g jar costs €3.99 including 7% VAT (€19.95 per kg). Delivery within Germany takes 2 to 4 working days.