Description
Blackcurrant & Sloe Gin Jam
A deep, richly fruited jam combining whole blackcurrants with sloe gin for bold berry flavour, natural sharpness and a smooth, warming finish.
Quick answer: Blackcurrant & Sloe Gin Jam is a handmade fruit preserve made with blackcurrants, sugar, sloe gin and lemon juice. It has intense dark-berry flavour, natural blackcurrant sharpness and a rounded hedgerow-fruit finish from the sloe gin.
Our Blackcurrant & Sloe Gin Jam is deep, dark and intensely fruit-led, with whole blackcurrants providing rich berry flavour, glossy colour and a naturally sharp edge.
Sloe gin softens and rounds that intensity, adding warmth and deeper hedgerow-fruit notes without hiding the blackcurrant.
Every batch is handmade in small quantities in our Gloucestershire kitchen, allowing the fruit, texture and balance to be judged carefully throughout cooking.
Choose this jam if you enjoy bold dark-fruit preserves with natural sharpness, whole-fruit character and a warming sloe gin finish.
Why This Jam Is Special
Whole blackcurrants
Bring bold berry flavour, natural sharpness and generous texture.
Sloe gin depth
Adds warmth, softness and a rounded hedgerow-fruit finish.
Great Taste winner
An award-winning jam with exceptional fruit character.
Extra-high fruit
Rich, generous and packed with dark berry flavour.
Tasting Notes
Flavour: Intense blackcurrant with sloe-fruit depth
Sweetness: Rich but balanced by natural acidity
Sharpness: Bright, clean and unmistakably blackcurrant
Texture: Glossy with whole-fruit character
Finish: Smooth, warming and gently hedgerow-led
The Sloe Gin Twist
Blackcurrants are naturally intense, with deep colour, strong berry aroma and refreshing acidity. That concentration makes them particularly good partners for richer flavours.
Sloe gin brings plum-like depth, warmth and softer hedgerow-fruit notes. It rounds the blackcurrant without making the jam taste overly alcoholic or masking the fruit.
Together, the two create a preserve that feels bold and distinctive, with enough brightness for breakfast and enough depth for cheese, chocolate and savoury dishes.
How to Enjoy It
- Spread on warm scones, toast, croissants or crumpets
- Serve with clotted cream for a rich afternoon tea
- Spoon over cheesecake, pavlova, rice pudding or vanilla ice cream
- Pair with Brie, mature Cheddar, goat’s cheese or creamy blue cheese
- Use in brownies, chocolate sponge, biscuits or jam tarts
- Brush over duck, pork, venison, ham or sausages as a glaze
Chef-crafted, small batch, preserving excellence.
Sarah’s Maker’s Note
Blackcurrants have enormous flavour, so the sloe gin needs to soften and deepen them rather than compete. I look for the blackcurrant to remain clear and vivid, followed by a smoother, warmer finish from the gin.
Simple Serving Ideas
- Warm gently and drizzle over brownies or vanilla ice cream
- Fold through whipped cream for a quick blackcurrant fool
- Ripple through cheesecake filling before chilling
- Loosen with hot water and brush over roast duck or pork
- Whisk with balsamic vinegar and olive oil for a dark berry dressing
Ingredients and Product Information
Ingredients and dietary information
Ingredients: Blackcurrants, sugar, sloe gin, lemon juice.
Artificial additives: No artificial colours or flavourings.
Dietary information: Suitable for vegetarians and vegans by ingredients.
Alcohol and allergen information
Alcohol: This jam contains sloe gin and therefore contains alcohol.
Allergen information: Sloe gin contains sulphites.
Produced in a kitchen that handles milk, soy and sulphites.
Storage and shelf life
Store unopened in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Once opened, refrigerate and enjoy within four weeks. Always use a clean spoon.
The best-before date is shown on the base of the jar.
Additional information
Jar size: 200 g.
Please note: Natural fruit pips or seeds may occasionally occur.
Blackcurrant & Sloe Gin Jam FAQs
What does Blackcurrant & Sloe Gin Jam taste like?
It tastes deep, rich and intensely berry-led. Blackcurrants provide natural sharpness, while sloe gin adds warmth, depth and a smooth hedgerow-fruit finish.
What is sloe gin jam?
Sloe gin jam is a fruit preserve made with sloe gin to add warmth, depth and a rounded fruit finish. In this recipe, it is paired with intensely flavoured blackcurrants.
Does this jam contain alcohol?
Yes. Sloe gin is used as an ingredient, so the finished jam contains alcohol and may not be suitable for anyone avoiding it.
What can I serve with it?
Serve it with toast, croissants, crumpets or scones. It is also excellent with cheese, chocolate desserts, vanilla ice cream, duck, pork, venison and sausages.
Can I bake with it?
Yes. Its dark berry flavour works particularly well in chocolate cakes, brownies, biscuits, jam tarts and cheesecakes.
Is it suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. It is suitable for vegetarians and vegans by ingredients, although it does contain alcohol.
Is it a good jam for gifting?
Yes. Its rich flavour and sloe gin character make it a distinctive gift for anyone who enjoys dark fruit preserves or grown-up food gifts.
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Linda Mackenzie –
This is honestly the nicest jam I have ever tasted.
Probably not traditional but I love it with clotted cream on scones.
Elaine Jolley –
We first bought this jam from Gloucester Services and absolutely love the tanginess of it. The flavour is fabulous. So good we couldn’t wait for our next trip so ordered 2 jars on line. Will definitely be ordering more.
Susan Kirby –
Love all the jams from artisan who I originally saw on James Martin.
David Hedgecox –
All of the Artisan Kitchen Jams are very fruity and packed with flavour. The blackcurrant sloe gin has particularly intense flavour… in a good way!
tosca30 –
I love the play of flavours on my tongue and then there is the ‘pop’ when you bite into the juicy fruit! ): Sarah you never fail to impress.
tosca30 –
I am a knitter and always have something on needles. My friend read somewhere that if I (a knitter) had lived during the witch trials I would have been burnt at the stake because I can take two ‘sticks’ and some ‘twine’ and ‘magic’ something beautiful. These days I don’t worry about that as I would have excellent company at the steak as anyone who can take a pot and some fruit and produce the intense flavours must also be a witch! 🙂 😉
Maryline Scanlon –
This is a really special and original jam, packed full of blackcurrants with the subtle and evocative taste and perfume of sloe gin. I prefer my jam not too sweet and this is perfect, intensely fruity. Another triumph, thank you Sarah for all those fantastic jams.
emmanuelle –
Absolutely delicious packed with blackcurrants.
vikisanders –
A gorgeous jam with plump blackcurrants and the wonderful addition of sloe gin. I enjoy this on scones, crumpets and croissants, though I am sure there sre many other delicious combinations.
Tracy Davies –
One of my favourites. All the family love this jam.
Belinda Deacon –
Well all I can say is I can’t stop eating this. Too good for sharing. Really intense gorgeous flavour
K Campion –
This is amazing jam, fabulous supplier.
Paul Edge –
Fabulous fruity jam distinctive flavour lovely with scones and clotted cream or mixed with yoghurt and a dollop on your cereal
Linsey –
Looks delicious, and there was a lovely hand written note inside the box. thankyou 🙂
Janet –
Strong flavour with extra bite, another excellent preserve tried.
Maia Henderson –
Beautiful
Elizabeth Hayward –
The jam was excellent quality and flavour.
Vanessa Robinson –
This is lovely! Really tangy and blackcurranty, crammed with fruit, but with the light, distinctive dry sloe taste/aroma. It is a wonderful treat.
anon –
Fruit packed jam, with a really nice tartness to it. The sloe gin element, whilst not dominating, adds nicely to the flavour profile. Best jams and marmalade around in my humble opinion.
Jane Fowler –
Bought for my husband’s birthday box. Very tasty
Frances –
I have just tried my order, Blackcurrant and Sloe Gin Jam and it should come with a health warning! 🙂 The taste explosion is amazing and takes all of your self restraint not to grab a large serving spoon and just stand there and devour everything in the jar 😻 I did manage to spread some onto a warm cinnamon bagel……….Heaven 😋
Christine Camplin –
Truly delicious on toast
Emma chandler –
A match made in heaven and two of my firm favourites mixed together to make this a truly delicious jam.
Jeanne –
Blackcurrant is one of my favourite fruits and to find it combined with sloe gin makes for a wow preserve, love it.
Mike –
I bought this in the excellent M5 Gloucester Services’ farm shop. Blackcurrant jam is my wife’s favourite and she loves this one, to quote, she said ‘best jam ever, very intense flavour!’ I tried it and she’s right.