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

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

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

Sensory Profile

TasteTart, Sweet, Fruity, Floral, Slightly Herbaceous
TextureGel-like, Soft set, Contains small seeds
AromaFruity, Floral, Pine-like
AcidityMedium

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.

Substitutions

Best Match

Apricot Jam

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.

Buying Guide

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

Flavor Pairings

Cheese yogurt pancakes waffles game meats traditional Nordic desserts.