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When we usejelly, jam, and fruit spreadsin the kitchen, it’s generally for simple dishes.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
For a low calorie, sugar-free option with fiber, you might go withPolaner.
The Look:
It has a very sticky, sturdy, thick look to it.
It smells very strong and sweet and has a gelatin texture.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
It kind of reminds me of the thickness of cranberry sauce out of a can.
The Taste:
For sugar-free, it’s not bad.
It’s more like strawberry candy than a natural strawberry flavor.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
Price Point:
Good Good Strawberry Jam
I’m excited to givethis onea try.
It’s quite thin, and has a little bit of a jiggle while staying in place.
I was quite excited about this one, but honestly, it doesn’t have a great flavor.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
There aren’t many bells and whistles, but that can be a good thing.
When I cracked launch the container, I noticed that it was very watery and thin.
It smells more like the tartness of cranberry juice and has a really dark, almost reddish brownish color.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
It has an unusual tartness to it that I feel like strawberry jam doesn’t normally have.
It’s not bad per se, just not what I was expecting for strawberry jelly.
I wouldn’t go with this option if you’re looking for traditional strawberry jam.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
If you generally prefer a little bit of tartness, it could be a good thing.
It doesn’t have much texture to it.
It almost looks like the texture of a firmer applesauce.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
It’s very fine, no fruit throughout, and has a gelatin-like texture.
There’s really nothing very special about this one.
The texture is just ok.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
If you were spreading it on something it would go on nicely because it’s so fine.
It has a very strong flavor to it that tastes condensed.
It’s alright, but not my personal favorite.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
Wilkin & Sons Tiptree Strawberry Preserve
These strawberry preservesfrom Tiptree give the impression of a homemade option.
The strawberry preserves have a really strong strawberry smell to it.
It’s also thick in texture.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
If you turn it upside down, nothing leaks out, and the preserves seem very high-quality.
The preserves have a very strong, deep flavor to it.
Almost that intensified flavor of dried fruit that’s really concentrated.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
The spread has a strong pleasant scent to it, as well.
Now, let’s give it a try!
The taste is really strong.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
It matches the strong scent for sure, leaving a very pungent flavor of condensed strawberries.
There’s also no artificial sweeteners or flavors, and there’s no high fructose corn syrup.
Instead of being smooth, it’s more chunky and thick.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
The preserves have a lot of texture to it where some of the other options are quite smoother.
It’s not bad, just different.
For a lower sugar option, this has a great flavor.
All-in-all, this is a great product and I would use this again.
Is it the best out there?
Not really important in the grand scheme of things, but I also think the jars are really cute.
Aesthetics apparently matter to me and these would be cute on a charcuterie board!
It’s a little softer and more liquidy than some other options out there.
It’s soft and creamy, and has a satisfying strawberry flavor to it.
I would definitely get this one again!
Let’s see how it holds up to some of the other options on the shelf.
It’s very soft, and has a little bit of a gelatin feel.
It’s gooey and sticky in texture, as well.
It has a much more subtle flavor.
While still in the jar, it appears pretty thick.
As I tilt the jar a bit, the jelly doesn’t slide much.
It has a subtle, sweet smell of fresh berries to it without having that super pungent scent.
This is quite pleasant!
It has a really deep red color and fresh flavor from the organic strawberries and organic cane sugar.
The texture is slightly stringy, but overall appealing and easily spreadable.
I would definitely buy this one again.
I’ve seen this brand on the shelves before, but haven’t tried them yet myself until now.
It’s very deep red in color and has a strong smell to it.
It looks and smells like it will have a strong flavor.
This one is great!
It’s light and flavorful like fresh picked berries.
Stonewall Kitchen Strawberry Jam
Stonewall Kitchenhas a good reputation.
They are creators of specialty foods and their strawberry jam is gluten-free and non-GMO.
Their products are made in Maine and fresh picked strawberries in Maine lead to a quality jam.
The sugar is fairly low for a strawberry jam, so let’s see how it holds up.
The thick strawberry jam has a nice deep red color to it and a sweet, strawberry scent.
I really love this one!
It’s subtle, but fresh, and tastes authentically like strawberries.
It’s also fairly low in sugar, only having 8 g of sugar and 35 cal.
