Collection: FOOD > PRESERVES

A perennial best-seller, our Sour Cherry Preserves are filled with soft, spreadable Michigan Montmorency Cherries, the quintessential Michigan sour cherry. This thick, jammy preserve captures the brightly tart flavor of the beloved Montmorency cherry for a taste of Michigan summer all year long. You’ll love it spread over thick slices of buttered toast, paired with our Almond Butter for a sophisticated PB&J, or served with your favorite artisanal cheeses for entertaining.

- American Spoon Sour Cherry Preserves are made in our Petoskey, Michigan kitchen from Michigan-grown Montmorency Cherries.
- Our Sour Cherry Preserves are made in small-batch copper kettles just 60 jars at a time.
- Ingredients: Red tart cherries, sugar, lemon juice, pectin
- 9.5 oz / 269 g
- Simple pairings: almond butter, brie or gruyere cheese

Q: What is a "Preserve"?
A: A thick, chunky spread made from pieces of whole fruit.

Our Red Raspberry Preserves—a home canning classic—are delightfully spoonable with the soft, loose set of homemade jam. The tart, aromatic essence of ripe red raspberries shines through in this vibrant preserve rounded out by the pleasing crunch of the berries’ tiny seeds. Red Raspberry Preserves are the perfect partner for peanut butter, chocolate ice cream, or shortbread cookies.

- American Spoon Red Raspberry Preserves are made in our Petoskey, Michigan kitchen.
- Our Red Raspberry Preserves are made in small-batch copper kettles 100 jars at a time.
- Ingredients: Red raspberries, sugar, lemon juice
- 9.5 oz / 269 g
- Simple pairings: peanut butter, buttered croissants, shortbread cookies

Q: What is a "Preserve"?
A: A thick, chunky spread made from pieces of whole fruit.

American Spoon Sour Cherries are preserved in a luminous ruby-red cherry syrup sweetened with a touch of sugar. This results in a lush, loose, pourable compote that sings with bright cherry flavor. Our Sour Cherries are ideal for spooning over pancakes, ice cream or yogurt, or baking into a classic cherry pie.

- American Spoon Sour Cherries are made in our Petoskey, Michigan kitchen with Michigan Montmorency Cherries.
- Our Sour Cherries are cooked in small copper kettles just 50 jars at a time.
- Ingredients: red tart cherries, sugar, cherry juice concentrate, cornstarch
- 13.5 oz / 383 g
- Simple pairings: pancakes, ice cream, chocolate cake

Q: What is "Fruit Perfect"?
A: A loose, pourable compote made from whole fruit preserved in its own fruit syrup.

Our traditional Lemon Curd is a bright, tangy spread with a puckery citrus punch. Rich and custardy, our Lemon Curd is a favorite for baking and entertaining. With just the right amount of sweetness to soften the bold tartness of lemon juice, it’s delicious spread between layers of cake, spread over pancakes, or served with fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream.

- American Spoon Lemon Curd is made in our Petoskey, Michigan kitchen.
- Our Lemon Curd is made in small-batches just a few jars at a time.
- Ingredients: sugar, lemon juice, egg yolks, butter (cream, natural flavorings), water, cornstarch, salt
- Contains: Eggs, Milk
- 8.5 oz / 241 g
- Simple pairings: blueberries and fresh whipped cream, toasted English muffins

Q: What is a "Curd"?
A: A sweet, custard-like spread made from eggs, citrus juice, butter, and sugar.

American Spoon Blueberries are petite Rubel blueberries preserved in a deep, jammy syrup of wild blueberry juice subtly sweetened with sugar. This loose, pourable compote captures the alluringly nostalgic taste of freshly picked blueberries in a luxurious topping for over pancakes, ice cream, or yogurt.

- American Spoon Blueberries are made in our Petoskey, Michigan kitchen with Rubel blueberries grown in Southwest Michigan.
- Our Blueberries are cooked in small copper kettles just 50 jars at a time.
- Ingredients: blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, wild blueberry juice concentrate, pectin
- 14 oz / 397 g
- Simple pairings: pancakes, yogurt, oatmeal

American Spoon Brandied Cherries are plump, vibrant, sweet-tart Balaton Cherries preserved in a rich tart cherry syrup spiked with brandy and a wisp of traditional pie spices. This deep burgundy compote is filled with soft, delectable whole cherries and infused with the warm, woodsy notes of brandy. You’ll love them spooned over pound cake or coffee cake, or dropped into a classic whiskey cocktail.

- American Spoon Brandied Cherries are made in our Petoskey, Michigan kitchen with Balaton Cherries from Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula.
- Our Brandied Cherries are cooked in small copper kettles just 70 jars at a time.
- Ingredients: Balaton cherries, sugar, brandy, tart cherry juice concentrate, cornstarch, vanilla extract (water, alcohol, sugar, vanilla bean extractives), spices
- 14 oz / 397 g
- Simple pairings: cocktails, coffee cake

Inspired by the classic comfort of warm apple pie, our Apple & Cinnamon Preserves features chunks of apples grown in Charlevoix, Michigan, lots of cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla for a deeply layered take on a favorite and familiar flavor. It’s filled with tiny chunks of apples in a soft, jammy spread. Try our Apple & Cinnamon Preserves swirled into oatmeal, spread over toast, or spooned onto pancakes.

-American Spoon Apple & Cinnamon Preserves are made in our Petoskey, Michigan kitchen.
- Our Apple & Cinnamon Preserves are made in small-batch copper kettles just 80 jars at a time.
- Ingredients: apples, apple cider, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract (water, alcohol, sugar, vanilla bean extractives), pectin, spices, salt
- 9 oz / 255 g
- Simple pairings: biscuits or toast, pancakes, oatmeal

Q: What is a "Preserve"?
A: A thick, chunky spread made from pieces of whole fruit

canning classic. This buttery-smooth spread perfectly captures the comfortingly familiar flavor of a childhood favorite, and the taste of ripe, mellow apples is perked up with a just touch of cinnamon. Try our Apple Butter swirled into oatmeal or spread over cinnamon toast.

- American Spoon Apple Butter is made in our Petoskey, Michigan kitchen with a special blend of Michigan apple varieties.
- Our Apple Butter is cooked in small copper kettles just a few jars at a time.
- Ingredients: apples, water, cinnamon
- 8 oz / 227 g
- Simple pairings: cinnamon toast, oatmeal

Q: What is a “fruit butter”?
A: A soft, luscious spread made from pureed fruit.