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Redcurrant Jam & Preserve with Honey
Redcurrant jam from FRUCHTSTOFF contains 67% redcurrants and 10% honey. Its clear, bright fruit acidity makes it lively and versatile.
The taste of redcurrant
Redcurrants bring a clear, bright fruit acidity. That's exactly what makes this variety so lively: it tastes fresh and fruity, setting it clearly apart from milder spreads.
The 10% honey softens the acidity just a touch and adds roundness without masking the freshness. With 67% fruit, the aroma of the red berry still comes through beautifully.
What's in the jar
According to the product page, FRUCHTSTOFF Redcurrant contains the following ingredients: redcurrants 67%, sugar, 10% honey, fresh lemon juice and apple pectin as a gelling agent. The nutrition table lists 34.3 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 redcurrant jam?
- Breakfast: on bread, rolls or croissants.
- Yoghurt and quark: stirred into quark, yoghurt or vanilla custard.
- Cheese: with camembert, brie or goat's cheese on a cheese board.
- Cakes: as a filling or layer in gateaux and sponge cakes.
- Sauces and glazes: as a base for fruity sauces with poultry and game.
- Desserts: with ice cream, pancakes, semolina pudding or panna cotta.
A perfect pairing
Good partners include vanilla, almonds, meringue and mild dairy products, which help balance the acidity. With meat, red wine, thyme and pepper work well.
Three ideas with redcurrant jam
- Sauce for duck: The Redcurrant Sauce for Duck Breast combines acidity and sweetness.
- Cheese board: Serve a spoonful of redcurrant jam alongside camembert and nuts. For a variation with honey, try the baked camembert with honey .
- Quark dessert: Stir quark with a little vanilla and top with the jam as a red layer.
Jam, preserve or fruit spread?
The label states the legal name "Fruit Spread Redcurrant". 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 Redcurrant
200 g · Redcurrants 67% · 10% honey
€3.99 incl. 7% VAT · €19.95 per kg
Ordering and delivery
FRUCHTSTOFF Redcurrant 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 them in the FRUCHTSTOFF 7-Piece Gift Box seven varieties for €34.99.
Frequently asked questions about redcurrant jam
How much redcurrant is in the jar?
According to the ingredients list, 67% redcurrants, plus sugar, 10% honey, fresh lemon juice and apple pectin as a gelling agent. The nutrition table lists 34.3 g of sugar per 100 g, which includes both the fruit sugar and the sugar from the honey.
Does redcurrant jam go well with meat?
Yes, the berry's acidity complements duck, game and poultry beautifully. Served as a sauce or alongside the plate, it adds a touch of freshness.
Is this jam or preserve?
The label reads "Fruit Spread Redcurrant". In everyday use, many people use the terms jam and preserve interchangeably. More on this in the Guides.
How much does the jar cost?
A 200 g jar costs €3.99 including 7% VAT (€19.95 per kg). Within Germany, delivery takes 2 to 4 working days.