All About Jam

Stories, flavour and craft from Britain’s most awarded jam kitchen.

From classic strawberry jam to Morello cherry, British rhubarb, damson and rare heritage plums, discover the fruit, craftsmanship and chef-led approach behind The Artisan Kitchen’s handmade jams.

The Artisan Kitchen Blaisdon Red Plum Jam Jars

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The Blaisdon Red Plum Story

Discover the Gloucestershire history, provenance and extraordinary award record behind The Artisan Kitchen’s Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™, first produced commercially by chef Sarah Churchill in 2013.

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Explore Jam Expertise

Artisan Jam vs Supermarket Jam
· What Is Morello Cherry Jam?
· The Mirabelle Plum Story
· Jam First or Cream First?
· The Art of Afternoon Tea
· Ultimate Scones
· Rhubarb Jam Blondies
· Morello Cherry Crumble Bars
· Damson & Raspberry Brownies

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The Artisan Kitchen Blaisdon Red Plum Jam Souffle by Chef Rob Cox

From Champion Preserve to The Artisan Kitchen Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ Soufflé

After The Artisan Kitchen Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ was named Taste of the West Champion Preserve, chef Robert Cox created a Blaisdon Red Plum Jam soufflé with plum ripple ice cream for A Taste of the West Country.

Baked Camembert with blackberry jam, toasted hazelnuts and thyme

Baked Camembert with Blackberry Jam, Thyme & Toasted Hazelnuts

Warm baked Camembert with spoonfuls of blackberry jam, toasted hazelnuts and fresh thyme. A simple chef-led pairing that balances creamy, savoury cheese with dark fruit, gentle sweetness and crisp roasted nuts.

Greengage Jam & Pistachio Tart Recipe | The Artisan Kitchen

A crisp, golden puff pastry tart layered with creamy pistachio mascarpone and generous spoonfuls of fragrant greengage jam. Finished with bright green pistachio slivers and a light dusting of icing sugar, this elegant seasonal tart makes the delicate, honeyed flavour of greengages the star.

The Lost and Forgotten Plums of Gloucestershire

Discover Gloucestershire’s lost and forgotten plums, the traditional orchards that shaped the county, and why rare heritage fruits such as Blaisdon Red still matter today.

A Chef’s Guide to Pairing Jam, Marmalade and Cheese

Which jam goes with Brie, Cheddar, Stilton or goat’s cheese? Chef Sarah Churchill shares her favourite jam, marmalade and cheese pairings, plus practical advice for building a better cheese board.

The Artisan Kitchen Three fruit jams gift box fruit in the background

The Best Jam Gifts in the UK: A Chef’s Guide

A chef’s guide to the best jam gifts in the UK, including what to look for, how to choose flavours, and why small-batch preserves make such thoughtful food gifts.

A jar of the artisan kitchen Peach Jam on a sunny counter

Italian White Peach Jam: A Rare Seasonal Jam Made With Exceptional Fruit

A rare seasonal Italian white peach jam, handmade in a tiny batch with ripe white peaches, whole pieces of fruit and a deep crimson colour. Forty peaches made just nineteen jars, giving this high-fruit jam its vivid, vibrant flavour.

a jar of the artisan kitchen strawberry apple vanilla jam on a sunny countertop

Why Proper Jam Should Taste Like Fruit, Not Sugar

A chef’s guide to why proper jam should taste fruit-led, bright and balanced, with real fruit character, natural set and sweetness that supports the flavour rather than taking over.

Cream-first scone with clotted cream and red jam, served with homemade scones, tea and cream for a traditional British cream tea

Jam First or Cream First? The Great British Cream Tea Debate

Should jam or cream go first on a scone? Discover the great British cream tea debate, the Cornish and Devon traditions, and Sarah’s chef view on the best jams for scones.

jar of the artisan kitchen morello cherry jam and fresh cherries

What Is Morello Cherry Jam : A Chef’s Guide

Morello cherry jam is a rich, fruit-led preserve made with naturally sour cherries. This chef’s guide explores its distinctive flavour, how it differs from sweeter cherry jams, and how to choose a beautifully balanced jar.

two warm scones on a kitchen counter split in half with jam and cream

The Art of Afternoon Tea: The Perfect Jam for Every Scone

What makes a truly memorable cream tea? Often, it comes down to the jam. Explore the preserves that bring real fruit flavour to the table.

An opened jar of the artisan kitchen baisdon red plum jam on a sunny countertop

The Artisan Kitchen Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ | History Provenance & Awards

Discover the remarkable story of the Blaisdon Red Plum and its award-winning jam. The Artisan Kitchen has been the original commercial producer of Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ since 2013, preserving this rare Gloucestershire heritage fruit in small seasonal batches.

The artisan kitchen spoon of Blaisdon red plum jam

Artisan Jam vs Supermarket Jam

There is jam, and then there is jam. At first glance they share a shelf. Glass jars, bright labels, pictures of fruit. Yet the journey inside each spoonful can be entirely different.One is made to honour flavour, tradition, and time. The other is made to satisfy volume, price points, and logistics. Both have a place, but they are not the same food.

the artisan kitchen mirabelle plum jam on a white sunny counter with plum trees in the background

The Original Blaisdon Red Plum Jam ™ Since 2013

In Season Now Greengage Jam