Jams, salsas and chutneys add zing to even the most boring foods. Though they originated in different parts of the world (England, Mexico and India respectively), they are all essentially sauces made from fruits, vegetables or herbs and/or spices. It seems that in every culture there’s a need to spice up food with something gooey. They all belong to the same family, so to speak – and I love family (even more than I love food).
I know it’s probably not proper to eat them by the spoonful in public, but it’s certainly one of the Forbidden Pleasures of Life for those of us who dare. If you are a traditionalist, you can primly dip and spread them to your heart’s content.
The most simple of jams can dress up a scone, a piece of toast, or even sweeten some matzo brei. A traditional PB&J sandwich can taste different every time, depending on the jam you use. Think peanut butter and marmalade. Hey, don’t knock it ‘til you try it!
For Purim, I shared a recipe for Homemade Mixed Berry Jam and it was a huge hit. At the time, I made a mental note to make more of these and share them with you this spring!
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So here goes — from my kitchen (and my heart) to yours — my new favorite jam: Orange Vanilla Marmalade.
Since we are working with the jam-salsa-chutney family (there I go again!), let’s think outside that jar. Salsa, along with chutney, can add such wonderful taste to a simple piece of grilled chicken or fish. My Pear Chutney adds some sweetness just when you need it, while my Spicy Eggplant Salsa adds a deep, hot flavor to any dish — and it’s perf as a dip or with chips.
This jam uses vodka for a real change, you can use it on anything from toast to chicken.
Some other Chutneys and Salsas to try:
• Papaya Avocado Salsa
• Sweet Chutney
• Spring Onion Chutney
• Cranberry Pear Chutney
I love Blueberry preserves – because I love every/anything with blueberries, and I love Fig Preserves with cheese, but after a trip to Sweden, my favorite has to be Lingonberry Jam/Preserves. It’s great with anything from pancakes to meats!
Triple Fruit Preserves that you get at Wegman’s.
Orange marmalade – not too sweet with a bitter finish.
Aunt Bertha’s Apple Cinnamen preserves. They are from Israel and are kosher all year long.
I like Jimmy Jam and Apple Butter Jelly!
a toss up: homemade quince preserve or my mom’s homemade kumquat marmalade
I love black raspberry jam
My favorite jam is raspberry with clotted cream on a freshly baked scone.
my future mother in law makes the best strawberry jam ever. we eat it on everything – french toast, regular toast, ice cream, by the spoonful…
Strawberry preserves of any kind I like.
My favorite jam is raspberry preserves.
My favorite all time is the homemade Raspberry jam my Grandma made when I was younger.
i love homemade strawberry jam
My all time favorite is orange marmalade.
I like jalapeno jelly
Strawberry is my fav.
My all-time favourite jam has to be a nice thick plum jam….yum!!! I too eat it by the spoonfuls 🙂
I’ve always been a fan of strawberry jelly. I just love the taste of strawberries.
My favorite Jam is Red Currant- it’s tart, flavorful, fabulous with cream cheese over a fresh warm blini! Scrumptious.
I love blueberry preserves
My favorite is raspberry freezer jam.
Cherry jam
I love blackberry jelly.
I love apple butter (dunno if it’s a jam or a jelly though…)
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I just love marmalade! (is that a jam? I dont know – but i love it anyway!)
Fig & Walnut has become my most recent love.
Ever since I loved in Russia for a couple of years my favorite is homemade raspberry !
My favorite is raspberry jam.
Orange Marmalade – courtesy of my Irish granny!
My all time favorite jam is red raspberry!
Fresh picked Muscadine. My Grandmother, Emma, made the best. It was made as jelly and jam. Her homemade biscuits cut out with a snuf can ( small) with fresh butter from our own cows – well, Those smells in the early morning Sunshine and giving Thanks to have opened your eyes again: It was the best you could have, Muscadine Jelly and Jam.
all time favorite Jam is peach
love apricot, peach and passionfruit preserves
My all-time favorite jelly is just strawberry, with raspberry a close second. But these combos sound *excellent*. Strawberry-Champagne sounds yummy!
My favorite “jam” to have with peanut butter, is au natural. Fresh bluberries or strawberries are the way to go!
My all time favorite is Strawberry-Fig. I loved my grandmother’s homemade,
I love strawberry rhubarb jam.
Also, a long time ago I visited the winery at Biltmore Estate and they had amazing wine jellies there and they were so good. I’d love to win this.
My favorite is Peach preserves. I grew up eating peaches and peach preserves so as I got older, my taste for it never changed.
I love the cloudberry jam you can buy at Ikea.
Pomegranate Raspberry with grated orange peel. Tangy and sweet with a smooth aftertaste.
Sweet onion and garlic marmalade – garlic, sweet onions and balsamic vinegar blended together to make a jelly – an incredible glaze for fresh vegetables, an addition to enchance the flavour of any sauce for meat or a topping with cream cheese for toasted focaccia bread. It’s a staple in our household and so easy to make.
I love anything strawberry including jelly. 🙂
My all-time favorite jelly is a delicious quince jelly that my great-aunt makes!
i’ve always loved raspberry jelly
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My favorite jelly is grape jelly.
My mother’s Syrian Haroset, made with dates–yummy all year round!
My favorite is Mixed Jelly~Love it!
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Strawberry – no other flavor ever tastes better.
I would have to say that my favorite is Marionberry jam from Oregon-love it!
I haven’t seen any in years, but my favorite was a black walnut jelly we used to get from a country store.