Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ is a plum jam made by The Artisan Kitchen in Gloucester since 2013. It is produced from the rare Blaisdon Red plum, a heritage variety named after the village of Blaisdon in Gloucestershire. The fruit is harvested in August from local orchards near the River Severn, during its short growing season.
The jam is made in small batches using just two ingredients: Blaisdon Red plums and sugar, with no added pectin. The plums have golden flesh and red-purple skin; when cooked, they give the jam its deep ruby colour. Its concentrated plum flavour and natural acidity balance the sweetness.
With its rich texture and distinctive sweet-tart flavour, the jam can be served with freshly baked scones, stirred into yogurt or paired with cheese and crackers.
Producer
The Artisan Kitchen is an independent artisan preserves producer based in Gloucester, England, founded in 2011 by chef Sarah Churchill.
Sarah previously worked at The Square in London with Philip Howard and spent ten years at Daylesford Organic before establishing The Artisan Kitchen.
The business specialises in small-batch jams, marmalades and preserves, with a particular focus on exceptional fruit, distinctive varieties and carefully sourced ingredients.
The Artisan Kitchen has received more than 200 Great Taste Awards, including over 50 three-star Great Taste Awards.