Yun Hai Taiwanese Mulberry Jam - 280g

Taiwanese fruit preserves are just that—Taiwanese fruit and not much else. They’re so fresh, we almost wouldn’t call them jam; they're closer to a fruit sauce than to jelly. They feature large chunks of fruit, are lower in sugar than conventional versions, and are prepared in micro-batches to ensure the gentlest of processing.

We work with Dolly and Chin, jam makers in Taipei, who make these by hand in small quantities (we’re talking stockpot size) to preserve the nuances and aroma of the fresh fruit.

This Mulberry Jam tastes as close to freshly crushed mulberries as you can get: tart, sweet, and almost blackberry-like. This preserve retains the texture of the entire fruit, complete with juicy flesh and crunchy seeds. Mulberries may not get as much attention as mangoes or guavas, but in Taiwan, they grow easily—and are found everywhere. Taiwan even has its own varietal of mulberry, from which this jam is made.

This jam maker shines a spotlight on the singular beauty of the mulberry, which makes for a gem of a preserve. If you hold it up to the sun, the dark colors of the jam reveal a spectrum of jewel-toned reds and purples glistening under the light.