Everything you need to know about the flavors of Trappist Preserves
Everything you need to know about the unique flavors of Trappist Preserves!
First a lesson in the different types:
Conserves are a cooked fruit mixture that is similar to a jam but often contain additional ingredients such as nuts, dried fruit and spices.
Marmalades are made with the fruit's peel in them.
Preserves have whole fruit or large pieces of fruit.
Jams are made of mashed fruit.
Jellies are made with strained fruit juice. There are no pieces of fruit in jelly.
Now on to the good stuff:
There are many flavors of Trappist Preserves, some that you have never heard of, so we wanted to break down the "not so common" ones here so that you can "mentally" taste them before purchasing your favorite Trappist jams, jellies, preserves, conserves and marmalades!
1. Our top seller with only a few companies making it:
Boysenberry Seedless Jam: The Trappist Monks of St. Joseph's Abbey had been asked to make a mixed fruit preserve; however, they felt the taste of the mixed fruit would not have a distinct enough flavor to be popular. They soon came up with the answer of the delicious Boysenberry seedless jam. Boysenberries are a hybrid of raspberries, blackberries, loganberries and even dewberries making this jam a one of a kind alternative to a mixed fruit jam! Shop for Boysenberry Jam today!
2. A flavor that not many people know:
Quince Jelly: (pronounced Kwins) is a citrusy fruit that becomes softer and more velvety when cooked, and its flavor becomes sweeter and more delicate. Some say the cooked flavor is a mix between apples, pears and pineapples. There is also a very slight taste of honey and lemon mixed in. It is definitely worth giving this a try if you are a jelly lover! Shop for Quince Jelly today!
3. A flavor that not many companies make:
Elderberry Jelly: Some say it tastes similar to blackberries, but with a distinctive flavor, while others say it has an intense, spicy-grape flavor or tastes like a tart grape jelly. Still others think that it tastes like wild honey! Elderberry is known to be a natural immunity booster as well. Shop for Elderberry jelly today!
4. A delicious combination of fruits that we aren't sure why everyone doesn't make:
Rhubarb-Strawberry Preserve: With chunks of both strawberries and rhubarb in every bite, this preserve makes your mouth water before the first bite. Some people choose to spread it on toast or crackers, even pancakes. We choose to eat it right out of the jar! Shop for Rhubarb-Strawberry Preserve today!
5. A holiday favorite:
Red Currant Jelly: This amazing jelly has a sweet and tart flavor that is similar to cranberry sauce. It can be tangy and has a fruity zest. Some say it's a delicious snack and that it has the right amount of sweetness. During the holidays it is often used as a topping for shortbread and sugar cookies, or even as a glaze for meat! Shop for Red Currant Jelly today!
6. Another holiday favorite:
Cranberry Conserve: Conserves are a cooked fruit mixture that is similar to a jam but often contain additional ingredients such as nuts, dried fruit and spices. Trappist Cranberry Conserve has orange peel and raisins making it a tasty alternative to traditional cranberry sauce! Shop for Cranberry Conserve today!
7. A Marmalade fan favorite:
Lemon Marmalade: Marmalades are like jam but usually have the peel of the fruit cooked and added to the recipe. This Trappist Lemon Marmalade has tiny pieces of Lemon rind that add a very distinct texture and flavor! Some people use Lemon marmalade on buttered toast or biscuits, while others use it as a glaze on meats like duck or ham. Shop for Lemon Marmalade today!
8. A Trappist Preserve "hidden gem":
Kadota Fig Preserve: The monks say their Kadota fig preserve is a "hidden gem" flavor that is great with baked chicken, goat cheese, or in cookies, cakes, smoothies, roasted vegetables, or as a vinaigrette. This preserve is made with Kodota Figs, which are an American version of the Italian Dattato Fig. They can have a subtle honey tone and aroma that you don't want to miss out on! Shop for Kadota Fig Preserve today!
9. Not many companies have these flavors!
Sherry, Port and Burgundy Wine Jelly: Sure to impress the wine and jelly enthusiast in your life with their unique flavors and uses! When the Trappist Monks make the sherry wine jelly they use it to dip corn chips into! All 3 wine jellies can be used in desserts, as a unique marinade for meats or on a charcuterie board to compliment cheeses! Shop for Wine Jelly today!
10. Last but certainly not least:
Peach Preserve: Not as uncommon as some of the others but worth a little recognition! It is a Celladora Market Family favorite! This preserve is sweet but not too sweet and the chunks of fresh peaches that you get in every bite make it amazing on ice cream, yogurt, toast or right out of the jar! It's one that you should definitely try. Shop Peach Preserve today!
There are still 10 other flavors of Trappist Preserves that have amazing quality and taste so don't forget to shop for your all time favorites like Strawberry, Concord Grape, Blueberry and 7 others today!