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Plum Jam & Preserve with Honey
Plum jam from FRUCHTSTOFF is made up of 67% plums and contains 10% honey. It tastes warm, rounded and full-bodied, and pairs well with bread, cheese, baked goods and sauces.
The taste of plum
Plum leans towards a warm, rounded character. It tastes fuller than many paler fruit varieties and carries a gentle depth reminiscent of autumn.
With 67% fruit, the plum really shines through, while the 10% honey adds a soft sweetness. Plum jam pairs beautifully with spices like cinnamon and clove.
What's in the jar
According to the product page, FRUCHTSTOFF Plum contains the following ingredients: plums 67%, sugar, 10% honey, fresh lemon juice and apple pectin as a gelling agent. The nutrition table lists 34.5 g of 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 produced by SUMMSTOFF Imkereigenossenschaft e.G. in Ibbenbüren-Laggenbeck.
How to use: What goes well with plum jam?
- Breakfast: on bread, rolls or raisin bread.
- Yoghurt and quark: in yoghurt, quark or porridge.
- Cheese: with camembert, goat's cheese or hard cheese.
- Cakes: as a filling for yeast pastries, biscuits or traybakes.
- Sauces and glazes: as a base for red wine and spiced sauces.
- Desserts: with panna cotta, pancakes, rice pudding or ice cream.
A perfect pairing
Plum pairs beautifully with cinnamon, cloves, star anise, walnuts and red wine. Mild cheeses and vanilla cream also complement the warm fruit flavour.
Three ideas with plum jam
- Red wine sauce: The plum and red wine sauce with FRUCHTSTOFF plum goes wonderfully with game and roasts.
- Spiced drink: The hot spiced plum drink with cinnamon warms you up on cold evenings.
- Panna cotta: Serve a spoonful of plum jam with panna cotta. The recipe honey panna cotta with plum compote provides the basis.
Jam, preserve or fruit spread?
The label states the legal name “Fruit Spread Plum”. 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 Plum
200 g · plums 67% · 10% honey
€3.99 incl. 7% VAT · €19.95 per kg
Ordering and delivery
FRUCHTSTOFF plum 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 Plum Jam
How much plum is in the jar?
The ingredients list states 67% plums, sugar, 10% honey, fresh lemon juice and apple pectin as a gelling agent. The nutrition table states 34.5 g of sugar per 100 g, which also includes the fruit sugar and the sugar from the honey.
Does plum jam go well with savoury dishes?
Yes, as a base for a sauce with game and roasts, or as an accompaniment to cheese, it brings fruity depth.
Is this jam or preserve?
The label states “Fruit Spread Plum”. Many people simply call it plum jam or plum preserve in everyday life. The terms are explained there.
How much does FRUCHTSTOFF plum cost?
The 200 g jar costs €3.99 including 7% VAT (€19.95 per kg). Delivery within Germany takes 2 to 4 working days.