Preserve, Fruit Spread | Vegan Gluten Free

Cloudberry Jam

Rubus chamaemorus (fruit) Allergen-Free
Cloudberry Jam

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Rosaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Nordic, Arctic
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cloudberries, Sugar, Pectin

What Is Cloudberry Jam?

A prized jam made from rare cloudberries, offering a unique tart-sweet flavor with floral and slightly herbaceous notes.

What Does Cloudberry Jam Taste Like?

Cloudberry Jam has a tart, sweet, fruity, floral, slightly herbaceous taste with fruity, floral, pine-like aromas.

Taste
Tart, Sweet, Fruity, Floral, Slightly Herbaceous
Texture
Gel-like, Soft set, Contains small seeds
Aroma
Fruity, Floral, Pine-like
Acidity
Medium

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 20g (1 tbsp)
Calories250 kcal
Total Fat0.2g
Saturated Fat0g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein0.5g
Total Carbohydrate60g
Dietary Fiber2g
Total Sugars55g
Calcium20mg
Iron0.2mg
Potassium100mg

Chef’s Secret

To enhance the floral notes of cloudberry jam in savory applications, gently warm it with a touch of fresh thyme or rosemary before serving.

Cloudberry Jam Substitutes & Ratios

The best substitute for Cloudberry Jam is Apricot Jam, used at a 1:1 ratio. Similar color and a balance of sweet-tart, but lacks floral notes.

Substitutes for Cloudberry Jam with ratios
Substitute Ratio Best for
Apricot Jam Best 1:1 Similar color and a balance of sweet-tart, but lacks floral notes.
Lingonberry Jam 1:1 Nordic origin, tartness, but more robust berry flavor.
Orange Marmalade 1:1 For tart and slightly bitter notes, citrusy.
Quince Paste 1:1 For a firm, fruity, tart preserve, but less sweet.

How to Choose & Store Cloudberry Jam

Authentic cloudberry jam is often expensive due to the rarity of the fruit.

What Pairs Well With Cloudberry Jam?

  • Cheese
  • yogurt
  • pancakes
  • waffles
  • game meats
  • traditional Nordic desserts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cloudberry Jam taste like?

Tart, Sweet, Fruity, Floral, Slightly Herbaceous Fruity, Floral, Pine-like

What is a good substitute for Cloudberry Jam?

The best substitute is Apricot Jam (1:1). Similar color and a balance of sweet-tart, but lacks floral notes.

How do you choose and store Cloudberry Jam?

Authentic cloudberry jam is often expensive due to the rarity of the fruit.

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