Top 6 North American Marmalades

Blake Hill Preserves is a family-run artisan producer known for its thoughtful and creative approach to preserve-making. With a deep respect for tradition and a passion for bold, balanced flavors, they craft a wide range of jams, marmalades, chutneys, and savory spreads that elevate everyday moments. Every jar is made in small batches using classic techniques and carefully selected ingredients. Their collections include fruit-forward jams, botanical blends infused with wild herbs and flowers, and a variety of savory and spicy options ideal for cooking, pairing with cheese, or simply enjoying on toast. Blake Hill stands out for its dedication to honest ingredients, thoughtful flavor combinations, and a genuine love of good food—bringing a sense of care and craft to every product they make.Expand

Sarabeth’s Spreadable Fruit offers premium jams crafted from carefully selected seasonal fruit, cooked in small batches without added pectin. The recipes are rooted in traditional methods that preserve the full, natural flavor of each ingredient. Each jam is handmade — the fruit is gently cut, slowly cooked, and packed into jars that capture the essence of homemade goodness. The collection features refined flavors like Blood Orange Marmalade, Peach-Apricot, Strawberry-Rhubarb, and Plum-Cherry. Known for their rich texture and exceptional taste, these jams have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards. Sarabeth’s products are available in specialty stores, gourmet shops, and online. They are especially loved as part of a breakfast spread, in gift sets, or as elegant dessert accompaniments. Every flavor reflects a touch of craftsmanship and attention to detail. Sarabeth’s embodies a perfect balance of tradition, refinement, and a true passion for fruit.Expand

E. Waldo Ward & Son is a family-owned company with a heritage spanning over a century, renowned for producing exceptional marmalades, jams, jellies, and specialty sauces. Since its founding, the company has remained committed to traditional craftsmanship, creating small-batch products from carefully selected fresh ingredients, with no artificial additives. Many of the fruits are grown on their own land, while others are sourced from trusted local producers to ensure authentic flavor and premium quality. Production takes place in historic facilities using time-honored equipment, with every step — from fruit preparation to jar filling — carried out with meticulous care. Their range includes classic Seville orange marmalades, innovative fruit blends, as well as savory specialties and marinades. The combination of tradition, dedication, and a genuine passion for food ensures that every product carries the hallmark of authenticity and rich flavor.Expand

Aloha Bites is a small, family-run kitchen from Hawai‘i that brings together the island’s freshest ingredients, a spirit of sharing, and the joy of handmade food. From their home base in sunny Kailua, they craft jams, jellies, chutneys, and mini cupcakes—all made with love and deep respect for nature and tradition. The fruits they use are sourced directly from local farms—guava, mango, lilikoi, pineapple—each jar capturing the vibrant flavor and spirit of the islands. Whether it’s their spicy mango chutney, fragrant hibiscus jelly, or a soft mini cupcake with Kona coffee and chocolate, every product carries a touch of genuine aloha. But Aloha Bites isn’t just about sweets—it’s about joy, togetherness, and those small, thoughtful moments we share with others. Each jar and bite is filled with care, community, and a deep love for the place they call home.Expand

Clif Family is an organically focused producer of wines and artisanal food products based in St. Helena, in the heart of California’s Napa Valley. Founded by the creators of Clif Bar, the brand carries their philosophy of sustainability, healthy living, and responsible business into the worlds of winemaking and gastronomy. Within their portfolio, special attention is given to jams and fruit preserves, developed with a clear focus on clean ingredients, seasonality, and the authentic taste of fruit. The jams are produced in small batches from organically grown fruit, without unnecessary additives, in order to preserve natural aroma and texture. Recipes are simple and transparent, with an emphasis on balancing natural fruit sweetness and acidity. Clif Family jams are conceived not only as classic spreads, but as versatile culinary products that work equally well at breakfast, alongside cheeses, or in desserts. Through this line, the brand demonstrates how organic farming principles and modern artisanal production can come together in products that are both functional and gastronomically distinctive, with a strong sense of origin.Expand

Akaka Falls Farm Preserves is a small family-run artisanal producer based on Hawaiʻi Island (the Big Island), located in the village of Honomu near Akaka Falls, specializing in hand-crafted jams, marmalades, fruit spreads, chutneys, and tropical fruit butters. Production follows a true “farm-to-jar” approach, using primarily fruit grown on their own farm or sourced from local Hawaiian growers, harvested at full ripeness. All products are made in small batches without artificial preservatives, colors, or high-fructose corn syrup, and use organic sugar to preserve the natural character of the fruit. The range features expressive tropical flavors such as mango, pineapple, passion fruit, and their combinations, often with gentle acidic or lightly spicy accents that reflect the local climate and terroir. Texture and aromatic profile vary with the season and fruit maturity, giving each preserve an authentic, non-industrial character. Overall, Akaka Falls Farm Preserves consistently prioritizes ingredient origin, freshness, and artisanal methods over mass production.Expand