{"product_id":"erdbeerkonfituere","title":"Strawberry jam","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGruber's Strawberry Jam. Jam made from strawberries from the home garden – fruity, spreadable, and handmade.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGruber's Strawberry Jam\u003c\/strong\u003e is a handmade jam from Reigersberg near Ilz in Eastern Styria. The strawberries come from the \"Fruchtzauberei\" home garden, are harvested when fully ripe, and processed into a pulp; 210 g per jar. No added flavorings, no preservatives, no artificial colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrawberry jam from Gruber's\u003c\/strong\u003e is the kind of jam found on every breakfast table in Austria, where it is usually just called \"Marmelade\". The label lists four ingredients: strawberry pulp, sugar, pectin as a gelling agent, and a little malic acid. What makes it special is the origin of the fruit. The strawberries grow in the farm's home garden in Reigersberg, very close to the kitchen where Beatrix processes them. They are harvested when they are ripe – the producer calls this \"enjoyment-ripe.\" Imagine a Saturday morning: fresh rolls, cold butter, and a jar that smells like June. This jam is made exactly for that moment. For years, it has been one of our most popular jars from Styria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRipe strawberry, rounded sweetness, smooth on the knife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe jam tastes of ripe strawberries, rounded and sweet. In the background, there is a light acidity that comes from the malic acid, making the fruit taste fresh. The producer describes their strawberries as red, aromatic fruits. That is exactly how they arrive in the jar: the strawberry is at the forefront; the sugar supports it rather than masking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the fruits are processed into a pulp, the jam is smooth and even. It spreads thinly on buttered bread and glides over warm palatschinken (crêpes) like a glaze. You will barely find any whole fruit pieces in it. If you like biting into half a strawberry at breakfast, you are better off choosing a chunky variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweetness is distinct, just like in a classic jam. For yogurt or cheese with a bit more acidity, the raspberry or blackberry jam from the same producer are more suitable choices. For children and anyone who loves strawberries just as they taste in early summer, this one hits the spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRolls, palatschinken, crumble cake: the everyday jam\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGruber's strawberry jam brings the most joy where it has always belonged: on breakfast bread. A fresh Kaiser roll, butter, a thin layer of jam – that's all you need on a day off. It also works well on whole-grain bread with \"Topfen\" (curd cheese\/quark) because the fruit stands up well against the tangy cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn sweet cooking, it is the filling for palatschinken, the thin Austrian pancakes. Warm from the pan, a spoonful of jam on top, rolled up, and sprinkled with powdered sugar. For a Swiss roll, spread it onto the cooled cake and roll it up. For \"Spitzbuben,\" the filled Christmas cookies, warm it up briefly, and it will spread more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA spoonful in Greek yogurt with a few oats makes a quick weekday breakfast. Stirred into a milkshake, it replaces strawberry syrup. Poured over vanilla ice cream, it becomes a sauce if you briefly heat it in a pot with a splash of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor baking, spread a thin layer of jam over a sheet of sponge cake and top with crumble. This creates a strawberry crumble cake even out of season. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/marillenkonfituere\"\u003eapricot jam\u003c\/a\u003e can be used the same way if you want some variety on your baking tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir a teaspoon of jam into a vinaigrette made of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Over arugula with goat cheese, it brings fruitiness and a little sweetness to the salad, even when it's not strawberry season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the home garden in Reigersberg, into the jar by hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGruber's Fruchtzauberei is a small family business in Reigersberg near Ilz in Eastern Styria. The farm's history dates back to 1860. In the early 1990s, it shifted to fruit growing, with a focus on apples. Later, \"Fruchtzauberei\" was added – the branch of the business that turns fruits and vegetables into jams, chutneys, vinegars, and sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is clearly divided. René Gruber, as a master orchardist, is responsible for the cultivation, while Beatrix processes the fruits as a cook. Their recipes are developed by tasting and experimenting together, as they describe it themselves. Their guiding principle is \"Quality over quantity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the strawberry jam, the origin is particularly close: the fruits grow in the farm's home garden. For this variety, this is explicitly stated by the producer. It is harvested when perfectly ripe and processed by hand. Besides the fruit, only sugar, pectin, and malic acid go into the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe jam is sold in the farm shop in Reigersberg, in selected stores, and through us. The 210 g jar is quickly used up even in a small household, so there is always a freshly opened one on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor breakfast lovers, families, and anyone homesick for Austria\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis jam is for those who like their breakfast simple: bread, butter, fruit. Children often reach for the strawberry first, while adults appreciate that it comes from a small home garden and is made by hand. As a gift, it suits people who know Austria and miss farm-made jam. Combined with a pack of rolls or a homemade braided loaf, it makes a lovely little breakfast gift. It fits Mother's Day, a housewarming, or as a thank you for a neighbor who watered the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a variety with more acidity, try the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/himbeerkonfituere\"\u003eraspberry jam\u003c\/a\u003e, finely passed and seedless. You can find all jams, chutneys, and sauces from Reigersberg on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hersteller-grubers-fruchtzauberei\"\u003eGruber's Fruchtzauberei page\u003c\/a\u003e, and other varieties from different manufacturers under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kategorie-marmelade-konfituere\"\u003eJam \u0026amp; Preserves\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not suitable for those looking for a sugar-reduced fruit spread – this is a classic jam containing sugar. And those expecting large strawberry chunks will find it very smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA jam made from strawberries from a Styrian home garden – for the Saturday roll, the palatschinken, and the winter crumble cake.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gruber's Fruchtzauberei","offers":[{"title":"210 g","offer_id":57548029624652,"sku":"034GRU0001","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3903\/4700\/files\/erdbeerkonfituere.png?v=1778853415","url":"https:\/\/leniundhans.at\/en\/products\/erdbeerkonfituere","provider":"Leni \u0026 Hans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}