Today we spread some cheer for our 11th of the 12 Days of Christmas ideas.
East Van Jam is a great homegrown and homemade stocking stuffer, hostess gift or an accompaniment to your Holidays entertaining. More Love, Less Sugar is more than just the East Van Jam tagline, it’s the recipe for their locally made jams and spreads. Ninety-five percent of the fruit in every batch is BC Grown, much of it organic and East Van grown, then using a fruit to sugar ratio of 4:1, meaning there’s at least 1 cup of real fruit in every jar. While this low sugar recipe means more natural flavour is also means a shorter storage life once opened. East Van Jam should be consumed within 2 weeks., the perfect time frame to enjoy over the Holidays.
Original artwork and their quirky names add to the appeal and makes opening a gift of East Van Jam a welcome surprise. The unique selection of sweet and savoury blends of jams and spreads, lend themselves to a whole host of uses. From the traditional “Duchess of Strawberry” with toast, Barley Boss Beer Belly served with a charcuterie or cheese plate, Tom Cat tomato spread in place of ketchup brightens up a humble grilled cheese sandwich, the combinations are endless.
Find East Van Jam in shops and markets all around the region.