V Smiley Preserves Cherry Fennel Sherry Jam

Juicy cherry chunks are scattered throughout this vibrant jam. Although all of V Smiley’s preserves have unique and complex flavor profiles, this one is particularly special. Not too sweet, the cherries pair beautifully with the summery fennel. And sherry vinegar made from high-quality Spanish grapes creates the perfect foundation for both sweet and savory applications. A dash of honey rounds out the tartness of the cherry, adding a botanical complexity unmatched by jams sweetened with sugar alone.

​ [/description-break] Ingredients [/title]Ingredients: Sour cherries, honey, apples, lemon juice, Pedro Ximenez sherry vinegar, orange zest, toasted fennel seed[/accordion] Specifications [/title]​Net Weight: 6 ounces
Place of Origin: Vermont, U.S.A. [/accordions-break]While most jam makers might think honey is too strong a flavor to use in fruit preserves, V Smiley uses the natural sweetener expertly—honoring its intrinsic link to the fruit-growing process.[/banner_heading]And just like the fruit and herbs that are the base for her lovely preserves (which she and her partner cultivate on her Vermont family farm), Smiley insists that the honey she uses be local, too. It’s made by bees that pollinate only within the state. Her elegant, well-balanced flavors feature a judicious use of interesting ingredients like wild herbs and flowers. The result? The most complex, uncommon, deeply flavorful fruit preserves that capture the taste of spring and summer days.[/banner-text-break]Spread this jam on buttered toast, halved biscuits and warmed scones—or even use in savory applications. It’s great paired with a bloomy rind cheese or slathered on a sandwich with a slice of cheddar, drizzle of mustard, ham or turkey, peppery arugula and crusty sourdough. We love using this to brush atop our Brazilian Cheese Bread and our Spanish-inspired Sherry-Soaked French Toast, since it won’t add cloying sweetness like other preserves. [/how-to-use-break]