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Jam Varieties at a Glance: Strawberry, Raspberry, Cherry and More

The FRUCHTSTOFF range includes twelve jam and conserve varieties: strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, wild blueberry, morello cherry, apricot, plum, redcurrant and blackcurrant, gooseberry, forest fruit, and mango / passion fruit. All contain 67% fruit and 10% honey; here's how the varieties taste and what they go with.

What all varieties have in common is the recipe: 67% fruit (mango / passion fruit: 50% mango and 17% passion fruit), 10% honey, sugar, fresh lemon juice and apple pectin. Each jar holds 200 grams. The descriptions follow the information given on the respective product pages. What the terms jam, conserve and fruit spread mean is explained in the Guide to the Difference.

Berries and Forest Fruits

Strawberry Jam

Taste: fruity, well-rounded and familiar, with the red fruitiness of strawberry to the fore. Sugar per 100 g (fruit sugar, honey and sugar): 30.4 g. Goes well with bread, rolls, natural yoghurt, quark, pancakes and rice pudding.

Raspberry Jam

Taste: fragrant with a fine tartness, fresh and lightly sparkling. Sugar per 100 g (fruit sugar, honey and sugar): 30.8 g. Goes well with yoghurt, quark, breakfast rolls, cheesecake, waffles and ice cream.

Blackberry Jam

Taste: dark, berry-rich and a touch wilder, with a light tartness. Sugar per 100 g (fruit sugar, honey and sugar): 31.2 g. Goes well with bread, natural yoghurt, quark, waffles and pancakes.

Wild Blueberry Jam

Taste: dark and deep with a fine forest-fruit note. Sugar per 100 g (fruit sugar, honey and sugar): 33.2 g. Goes well with bread, yoghurt, quark, pancakes, waffles and semolina pudding.

Forest Fruit

Taste: full, berry-rich and well-rounded, a blend of strawberries, raspberries, wild blueberries and blackberries in equal parts. Sugar per 100 g (fruit sugar, honey and sugar): 31.5 g. Goes well with bread, rolls, pancakes, waffles, yoghurt, quark and muesli.

Cherry and Stone Fruit

Morello Cherry Jam

Taste: juicy with a clear tartness and a darker cherry character. Sugar per 100 g (fruit sugar, honey and sugar): 32.8 g. Goes well with bread, natural yoghurt, quark, semolina pudding, rice pudding and ice cream.

Apricot Jam

Taste: sunny and mild, soft and friendly, with a gentle tartness. Sugar per 100 g (fruit sugar, honey and sugar): 33.7 g. Goes well with croissants, rolls, toast, yoghurt, quark and pancakes.

Plum Jam

Flavour: warm, smooth and rounded, with a gentle depth. Sugar per 100 g (fructose, honey and sugar): 34.5 g. Lovely with bread, yoghurt, quark, rice pudding and pancakes. Looking for "Zwetschge"? On the jar, this variety is simply called plum.

Redcurrant and gooseberry

Redcurrant Jam

Flavour: bright, fresh and distinctly tart. Sugar per 100 g (fructose, honey and sugar): 34.3 g. Lovely with bread, yoghurt, quark, waffles and pancakes.

Blackcurrant Jam

Flavour: bold, slightly bitter and reminiscent of cassis. Sugar per 100 g (fructose, honey and sugar): 33.8 g. Lovely with hearty bread, yoghurt, quark and cheese.

Gooseberry Jam

Flavour: bright, tart-fresh and subtly sour—one of our more distinctive varieties. Sugar per 100 g (fructose, honey and sugar): 31.8 g. Lovely with bread, quark, natural yoghurt, cream cheese, cheese and savoury dishes.

Tropical

Mango / Passion Fruit

Flavour: tropical and fruity with the vibrant tang of passion fruit, 50% mango and 17% passion fruit. Sugar per 100 g (fructose, honey and sugar): 36.4 g. Lovely with bread, yoghurt, quark, muesli and desserts.

Which variety suits which occasion?

For a classic breakfast, Strawberry, Apricot and Forest Fruit are wonderfully easy. If you prefer something tangier, reach for redcurrant, Gooseberry or Sour Cherry. Dark, bold varieties such as Blackcurrant or Wild Blueberry work beautifully with cheese and game. You'll find specific recipes for each variety on the page Recipes with Jam and Conserve; the full overview is available at FRUCHTSTOFF: Jam & Preserves with Honey.

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Frequently asked questions

What jam varieties does FRUCHTSTOFF offer?

Twelve varieties: strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, wild blueberry, morello cherry, apricot, plum, redcurrant, blackcurrant, gooseberry, forest fruit and mango/passion fruit.

Which variety is milder, and which is more tangy?

Apricot and plum are mild and smooth. Redcurrant, gooseberry and morello cherry are distinctly tangy. Blackcurrant is bold with a slight bitterness.

Is the forest fruit variety a blend?

Yes. Forest fruit is made from equal parts strawberries, raspberries, wild blueberries and blackberries, with a total fruit content of 67%.

Do all varieties contain the same amount of sugar?

No. The nutritional table shows sugar content ranging from 30.4 g (strawberry) to 36.4 g (mango/passion fruit) per 100 grams, depending on the variety; this includes fructose and the sugar from the honey.