Jams & Jelly

A delicious way to preserve the summer bounty, it should come as no surprise that Italians make some of the most luscious, deeply flavored jams we’ve ever tried. The same care and attention that goes into choosing the right tomato for sauce, for example, or the perfect olives to press for a balanced olive oil, is applied to selecting and picking the fruits that make up these stellar jams and jellies.

In addition to fruits you know and love, like peach and strawberry, our selection includes some traditional Italian favorites worth getting to know. One of history’s most prized fruits, the quince has a unique flavor: part vanilla, part guava, part pear—and all delicious. Italian marmalades made from lemons and oranges have a bitter edge that’s more elegant than too-sweet American versions, making them a delicious match for savory and sweet foods.

And some varieties of fruit just taste better in Italy! For example, the forest-grown strawberries known as mara des Bois are tiny and concentrated—they taste just like strawberry candy. Wild sour cherries and blueberries from the Piedmont hills have a depth of flavor you can’t find anywhere else. And don’t forget the wine jellies! These uniquely Italian delicacies are the perfect addition to a sophisticated charcuterie platter.

These fragrant spreads can be savored anywhere you might enjoy a high-quality jam: as a breakfast topping, dessert starter, or a beautifully simple, aperitivo-ready crostini when paired with fresh ricotta and a sprinkling of crunchy salt. Fruit jams and jellies can be used in baking, from an ultra-simple jam crostata to filling cookies and cakes and topping fruit tarts. And, of course, no cheese board is complete without at least one sweet spread! Shop all your favorite flavors from our hand-picked selection of the best jams and jellies Italy offers.