Description
The Artisan Kitchen’s Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™
A vivid, deeply fruited jam made with rare Gloucestershire-grown Blaisdon Red plums and a signature Artisan Kitchen preserve commercially produced since 2013.
Quick answer: The Artisan Kitchen’s Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ is a handmade Gloucestershire preserve made with rare local heritage plums and sugar, with no added pectin. Chef Sarah Churchill first produced the jam commercially in 2013, making The Artisan Kitchen its original commercial producer. Deep ruby in colour, richly fruited and naturally fresh, this specific Artisan Kitchen preserve has received an exceptional succession of national food awards.
Our Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ is handmade in small batches using rare heritage plums grown in Gloucestershire, close to The Artisan Kitchen.
The fruit is harvested during its short late-summer season and brought quickly from the orchard to Sarah’s Gloucester kitchen. Each batch is cooked carefully in a copper pan, keeping the recipe simple so the distinctive character of the plum remains at the heart of the finished jam.
Fresh Blaisdon Red plums have golden flesh beneath red-purple skin. In the preserving pan, however, the fruit undergoes an extraordinary transformation, producing a jam with a deep ruby colour, concentrated plum flavour and lively natural acidity.
The result is richly fruited and beautifully balanced, with enough freshness to prevent the finished jam from feeling overly sweet.
Choose this jam if you love rare British fruit, deep plum flavour and preserves with a genuine sense of place.
Why This Jam Is Special
Rare heritage fruitMade with distinctive Blaisdon Red plums grown in Gloucestershire.
Orchard to kitchenLocally grown fruit brought to our Gloucester kitchen during its brief harvest.
Simple ingredientsMade with Blaisdon Red plums and sugar, with no added pectin.
The Artisan Kitchen award recordThe Artisan Kitchen’s Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ is a five-time Great Taste three-star winner, with Great Taste recognition spanning 2014–2026.
Original since 2013The Artisan Kitchen has been the original commercial producer since 2013.
Tasting Notes
Flavour: Rich, vivid heritage plum
Sweetness: Generous but carefully balanced
Freshness: Bright natural acidity from the fruit
Texture: Soft-set and generously fruit-led
Finish: Deep, clean and unmistakably plum-rich
From Gloucestershire Orchard to Jar
Blaisdon Red is the name of a rare Gloucestershire heritage plum variety, named after the village of Blaisdon between the River Severn and the Forest of Dean.
Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ is The Artisan Kitchen’s commercially produced preserve made from this fruit, first produced commercially by chef Sarah Churchill in 2013. The two should not be confused: Blaisdon Red is the heritage fruit variety; The Artisan Kitchen’s Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ is the specific award-winning commercial product described on this page.
The plum became valued as a preserving fruit because of its concentrated flavour, natural acidity and dramatic colour transformation during cooking. These qualities give the finished jam a character noticeably different from an everyday plum preserve.
Discover the complete history, provenance and award record of the Blaisdon Red Plum and The Artisan Kitchen’s original jam.
Commercial Provenance
The Original Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ Since 2013
Sarah Churchill founded The Artisan Kitchen in 2011 and has worked professionally with seasonal British and heritage fruit throughout the life of the business.
Sarah first produced Blaisdon Red Plum Jam commercially in 2013. Over more than a decade, it has become one of the products most closely associated with her Gloucester kitchen and The Artisan Kitchen’s work championing rare local fruit.
The Artisan Kitchen has been the original commercial producer of Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ since 2013.
Simple Ingredients, Real Fruit Flavour
The recipe contains Blaisdon Red plums and sugar, with no added pectin and no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Keeping the recipe simple allows the plum’s natural colour, acidity and generous fruit flavour to remain clear in every spoonful.
How to Enjoy It
- Spread generously on warm toast, sourdough or crumpets
- Serve with croissants, brioche or breakfast pastries
- Pair with mature Double Gloucester, soft goat’s cheese or creamy blue cheese
- Use in Victoria sponge, jam tarts or thumbprint biscuits
- Spoon over rice pudding, porridge or vanilla ice cream
- Warm gently and use as a glaze for fruit tarts, pork or baked plums
Sarah’s Maker’s Note
I have been making The Artisan Kitchen’s Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ commercially since 2013, and these plums remain among the fruits I most look forward to each summer. Their depth, colour and natural freshness are entirely their own. I keep the recipe deliberately simple so that what you taste in the jar is unmistakably Blaisdon Red.
Awards & Recognition
More Than a Decade of Independent Recognition
The Artisan Kitchen’s Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™
Five Great Taste three-star awards and an exceptional record of independent recognition spanning 2014–2026.
Every award and honour recorded below was received for, or awarded as a direct result of, The Artisan Kitchen’s Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™. Some titles formally recognised the product itself, while others recognised Sarah Churchill or The Artisan Kitchen as its creator and producer; all form part of this specific jam’s verified award story.
Awards Won by The Artisan Kitchen’s Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™
The Artisan Kitchen’s Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ has received five Great Taste three-star awards, Great Taste Top 50 Foods recognition, Taste of the West Champion Preserve and recognition from the Great British Food Awards.
The jam also led directly to five distinct Golden Fork honours: Small Artisan Producer of the Year in 2014, 2019, 2021 and 2022, together with the Golden Fork for the South West in 2022. Although the producer titles formally recognised Sarah Churchill and The Artisan Kitchen, each was awarded because of this specific Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™.
This remarkable record reflects the quality of the rare Gloucestershire fruit, the simplicity of the recipe and Sarah’s careful small-batch cooking. Explore the complete history, provenance and verified award record of The Artisan Kitchen’s Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™.
Selected Award Highlights
The Artisan Kitchen’s Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ Award Highlights
2014
Great Taste 3 Stars · Great Taste Top 50 Foods · Golden Fork Small Artisan Producer of the Year · Golden Fork South West Nomination · Golden Fork Finalist for Supreme Champion · Taste of the West Gold · Great British Food Awards Winner
2017
Taste of the West Gold · Champion Preserve · Great British Food Awards Shortlisted Best Preserve
2019
Great Taste 3 Stars · Golden Fork Small Artisan Producer of the Year · Taste of the West Gold · Finalist for Champion Preserve
2021
Great Taste 3 Stars · Golden Fork Small Artisan Producer of the Year
2022
Great Taste 3 Stars · Golden Fork Small Artisan Producer of the Year · Golden Fork for the South West
2023
Great Taste 3 Stars, completing three consecutive years of Great Taste three-star recognition.
2024–2026
Great Taste recognition every year, including 2-Star awards in 2024 and 2026.
The Artisan Kitchen’s Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ was recognised at Great Taste every year from 2018 through to 2026 and has received five Great Taste three-star awards in total.
Part of a Seven Golden Fork Award-Winning Collection
The Artisan Kitchen has received seven Golden Fork Awards across its collection of jams and marmalades. The Golden Fork honours recorded in the Blaisdon award history were received because of The Artisan Kitchen’s Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™, while the complete collection of seven also includes recognition connected with Sarah Churchill’s other preserves.
Read the story behind The Artisan Kitchen’s seven Golden Fork Awards.
Television Feature
Featured on James Martin’s Saturday Morning
The Artisan Kitchen’s Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ was featured on James Martin’s Saturday Morning, bringing national attention to Sarah’s award-winning preserve and the rare Gloucestershire fruit behind it.
Blaisdon Red Plum Jam FAQs
What makes Blaisdon Red plums special?
Blaisdon Red plums are a rare Gloucestershire heritage fruit known for their golden flesh, concentrated plum flavour, natural acidity and deep ruby colour when cooked.
Who is the original commercial producer of Blaisdon Red Plum Jam?
The Artisan Kitchen has been the original commercial producer of Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ since 2013. Chef Sarah Churchill makes it in Gloucester using locally grown heritage fruit.
Are Blaisdon Red Plum and Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ the same thing?
No. Blaisdon Red is the name of the rare Gloucestershire heritage plum variety. Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ is The Artisan Kitchen’s commercial preserve made from this fruit, first produced commercially by chef Sarah Churchill in 2013. The award history documented here belongs specifically to The Artisan Kitchen’s Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ and should not be attributed to the Blaisdon Red fruit variety or to Blaisdon Red plum preserves generally.
What does The Artisan Kitchen’s Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ taste like?
It is rich, vivid and deeply fruit-led, with concentrated plum character, balanced sweetness and a fresh, naturally acidic finish.
How should I serve it?
Serve it with toast, croissants, pastries or crumpets. It is also excellent with mature cheese and works beautifully in cakes, tarts, biscuits and savoury dishes.
Why is The Artisan Kitchen’s jam so highly awarded?
The rare Gloucestershire fruit, simple recipe and Sarah Churchill’s careful small-batch cooking create exceptional depth, freshness and clarity of flavour. These qualities have earned this specific Artisan Kitchen preserve sustained independent recognition since 2014.
Why is it described as the world’s most awarded jam?
The claim refers specifically to The Artisan Kitchen’s Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™. Since 2014, this product has received an exceptional succession of national food awards, including five Great Taste three-star awards, Top 50 Foods recognition, four Golden Fork Small Artisan Producer of the Year honours, the Golden Fork for the South West and Taste of the West Champion Preserve.
How should I store it?
Store unopened in a cool, dry place. Once opened, refrigerate and enjoy within four weeks. Always use a clean spoon.
The jam contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Explore More
Explore the definitive Blaisdon Red Plum history, provenance and awards page.
Read Chef Sarah’s detailed tasting notes.
Watch The Artisan Kitchen’s Blaisdon Red Plum Jam film.
Browse our complete collection of handmade artisan jams.
Cook With Blaisdon Red Plum Jam
Its rich fruit and natural acidity work particularly well with pork and mature Cheddar. Try Chef Sarah’s Blaisdon Red Plum Jam, Cheddar & Sage Sausage Rolls.
For a savoury way to enjoy Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™, try our Single Gloucester & Blaisdon Red Plum Jam Toastie, bringing together two distinctive Gloucestershire food traditions.
Sending as a gift? We can hand-wrap your order and include a handwritten note. No pricing is included inside the parcel.
Blaisdon Red Plum Jam™ is a trade mark of Sarah Churchill, trading as The Artisan Kitchen.
Nawal Mehta –
Best jam I ever had
Alison Timpson –
We bought 4 different varieties of jam, including this one, all delivered june 11th. i’ll be ordering more of the Blaisdon today. It’s simply delicious. We’ve finished this and the Blackcurrant jam, which was bursting with flavour. will also be reordered today. Just opened the Cream Tea strawberry/ raspberry and it too is delicious. Delivery was prompt and with a lovely note from Sarah.
The reason we bought these jams is because of no longer eating ultra processed food and preferably finding jam without additives, including pectin.
The Blaisden Plum jam tasted so light and fresh on homemade scones/bread and can’t be compared (in our view) to any other make we’ve tried before. It’s utterly sublime. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. The fruit really is the star, rather than too much sugar for sweetness. We think these jams need to be tried to actually appreciate how wonderful they taste. thank you Sarah!
Vicki Becks –
This is my second time purchasing this amazing Jam and I can’t wait for it to arrive. Full of fruit, flavour and the consistency is perfect, not too thick, not too runny. So good on bread, toast and scones.. Absolutely love it and won’t leave it as long before ordering again
Jason Smith –
The Finest Jam I’ve ever tasted (and i was never really a fan of Plums). Perfect Taste, Consistency and for an Artisan product always perfect. Always order a couple of Jars when I’m close to running out.
K Williamson –
Excellent jam, so good brought more to gift this Christmas
Kim –
I think this is now my 3rd jar of Blaisdon Red – unbelievably good with amazing plummy flavours. No doubt …. a 4th will be winding its way to me before Christmas.
Tom Burton –
Really nice jam – different to normal plum jam in that retains a slight sharp tanginess as opposed to overwhelming sweetness.
Suffice to say previously ordered 3 jars and gave away one, this time ordered 5 and giving away 2
William day –
The best jam made good
Sonia –
Beautiful jam
Sonia –
Plum jam
Jo Monney –
Utterly delicious!
Paul Waters –
A wonderful jam, full of flavoursome plum and a great jam
Caroline Cullen –
The jams and marmalades made by Sarah are simply the best ever I have tasted. They are packed full of fruit and are not overly sweet that I find a lot of other jams/marmalades are.
I don’t go anywhere else now. The lemon marmalade on my morning toast is so fresh and zingy and utterly delicious.
Sarah always writes a hand written note and puts it with your order which is a lovely touch.
I would recommend everyone to try something and you’ll never buy another make again.
Julie C –
These jams and marmalades are the best ever! Great for presents if you can bear to part with them
Mark Hall –
Very tasty
Stephanie –
Wonderful flavoured jam
Great service
Jeannie Willis –
This jam is incredible the best fruit jam I have ever tasted – I normally do not like plum jams- but this is superb just the right amount of tartness and sweetness.
I have already purchased some for my friend and will shortly need another for myself. Definitely one of the best in your range, I highly recommend it.
emmanuelle –
Absolutely delicious I know where to buy my jam in the future
Harry Bygraves –
Great tasting jam, no wonder this has won so many awards!
David Horne –
Best plum jam I have had since I was very young. Full of fruit and flavour . Great on toast,. Highly recommend this jam, not like mass produced jams as its all about the texture and flavour
Wendy Hollman –
Exceptional – I was looking forward to this after seeing this on James Martin – it did not disappoint by any means, fruity, tangy, and how I remember home made jam to taste – I’m so pleased I have now found Sarah and will be reordering very soon.
Mr Ian Hutchinson –
Already on our second jar. Tastes like jam of old, all fruit, does not need preservatives as it wont last that long
Lisa Palmer –
Saw the jams on James Martins Saturday morning show., receive amazing reviews by the all guests.
Ordered the Blaisden Red Pllum and Strawberry, Apple Vanilla jams.
WOW! The taste was amazing, so fruity and sweet. I could just have dived in with a spoon and eaten whole jars.
Makes breakfast toast so more enjoyable!!
What makes the customer service so much special is the hand written thank you from Sarah. Just perfect.
Mike Adam –
At last a plum jam that actually tastes of plum
Excellent. What more can you say
Janet Vickery –
The best jam ever. You just need a spoon!
Janice Stalker –
Great tasting jam and exceptional customer service. Will be ordering more!!
Sue Frazer –
I had to order this jam after seeing it on James Martin, and it has lived up to my expectations. Beautiful plum flavour and ordering and delivery was top notch
Nikki p –
Great comms, quick delivery (even post James Martin 😆) and the jam is sensational. It is not overly sweet, full of fruit and just so moorish!
Lynn Mackreth –
Wow fantastic Jam bursting with flavour not too sweet just perfect
Vee –
This jam is divine, starts off really sweet and then finishes with a slight tartness.
nickgj61 –
Don’t dilute the taste with anything else; just eat it straight from the jar. Why spoil perfection…………….
Shirley Jones –
Stunning plum jam, absolutely beautiful, great texture, great flavour.
Maxine Riddoch –
I have never tasted jam like this before, it’s so good sometimes it doesn’t reach my toast and I just eat it off the spoon!!
John & Maria Williams –
Like SO many other reviews I agree, this jam sets itself way above so many others, especially for it’s flavour, it’s not just a spoonful of sticky coloured sugar.
On the other hand if these reviews get out, we are worried there will not be enough growers of the Blaisdon Plums.
Jacqueline –
Very tasty product unique flavours well worth trying you won’t be disappointed.
Diana –
Excellent jam. Full of flavour definitely will buy again.
Paul Edge –
This is an incredible jam it’s taste is off the chart to any plum jam I’ve ever tasted.just beautiful
Stephen Allan –
Saw this on James Martin so thought we would try and I have to say it’s the best jam I’ve tried not to sweet and you can actually taste the plums will definitely order again
Hazel Carr –
This beautiful handmade jam is full of punchy plum flavour. It is rich in flavour as well as colour. Pure deliciousness.
June Manning –
Fabulous flavour and consistency that is so moorish.
Barry Fisher –
First time I have tried this jam and it is certainly one of the best I have tasted and a bit different from other plum jams. Will definitely buy again.
Barry Fisher –
First time I have tried this jam and i am not disappointed and a bit different from other plum jams. Will definitely buy again.
Barry Fisher –
First time I have tried this jam and i am not disappointed fruity tasting and a bit different from other plum jams. Will definitely buy again.
Jenny –
My partner is from Gloucestershire and always talked of his Dad loving Blaisdon plums. He did not believe there actually was a Blaisdon plum. That was until we went to Blaisdon by chance.This jam is wonderful and I made a Victoria sponge, the contrast between the jam and sweetness of the sponge was pure delight.I have bought him some more plus a selection for Christmas. Wonderful jam, tasty, smooth and colourful.
William day –
The best jam
Felicity Spencer –
The most utterly delicious jam I’ve ever tasted, sharp-sweet in perfect balance, and delivered incredibly swiftly.
Laura Albert Martinez –
This was purchased as a gift, so I didn’t get to try it myself. What I will say is that I was blown away by the personal service from Sarah to ensure that I got my gift on time! Thank you so much! Want to buy more to try for myself !
Nicky –
These are THE best jams I’ve ever tasted, the blaisdon plum jam with cheese and crackers is heavenly, equally they make for the most amazing jam on toast, I’ve gifted a selection as far afield as Australia and Oxford, they were very welcome gifts, thank you
Carey C –
The best plum jam I have ever tasted – perfect balance of sweet and sharp. It’s perfect on scones. I normally make all the jam in our family but I shan’t make any more plum all the while we can buy this one. Customer service is also excellent and communications outstanding,
bobby –
Simply a wonderful jam on everything. You can taste the love and care along with the MASSIVE fruit content in Sarah’s products compared to all the competition. .
Ruth –
Wonderful jams and great customer service.
Delia –
This is one of my favourites and an absolute favourite for one of my friends. I purchased a jar of this as one of his Christmas presents. I don’t think I would have got a better reaction if I’d presented him with the Crown Jewels!
Jo –
I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my dad – I hope he lets me taste as it sounds gorgeous. Well packaged with recyclable and compostable materials. Good communication with personal note and timely delivery (even with RM strikes). Will get my dad to review once he has tasted. I would definitely purchase again and support our independents!
Robert Wells –
Excellent. I like a plum jam that has tartness, and this has, unlike so many others which I find too sweet. I also liked the fruit content and the consistency of the jam.
D Gibbons –
My order has just arrived. I couldn’t wait to get it open and taste test all my choices. Now these jams and marmalades really do taste like REAL fruit, like you’ve never tasted before. And the fruit flavour is so deep, apparent and decadent. Plum IS plum, and it is like no plums you have ever tasted before in Blaisdon Red Plum. A taste as deep and rich as its deep rich red colour.
The lime shines richly in the lime lemon and vanilla and again is a very fruit-rich and deep flavour. The green colour is like a deep moss emerald green (if one of those exists!)
Blood Orange IS Blood Orange – again pure fruit decadence. The nuances and specificities of these fruits shine through clearly. There is no generic muddling or confusion of flavours.
These preserves are like tasting real fruit in the best way.
The fruitiness, sweeteness and tartness are perfectly balanced and it is the fruit flavours that shine through best.
As a taste test, these preseves are like the first time you ever tasted space dust as a child. The zing is out of this world but is tempered by the sweet fruitiness.
Tempering is even better when these preseves are where they’re supposed to be – on hot salt buttered toast or tea-cakes. The salty butteriness cuts the super zing to create taste perfection. Clearly some divine intervention in Sarah creating these preserves for their end goal.
I’m making a Blaisdon Red Plum Victoria Sponge tomorrow. Im also going to order for my sister for her birthday and my Mum for Mothers Day (although I suspect my Dad will eat it all!)
I’m pumped about these preserves. They all deserve their 3 star “great taste” awards.
tablock –
Absolute best jam on the market
Mary Burton –
Well packaged parcel of 2 preserves. Have so far tried only this one which is delicious and the quality is worth the price.
Hemmie Martin –
Second jar I’ve bought for my uncle – who even eats it from the jar with a spoon! He raves about this jam.
T A Leary –
Beautiful product and excellent customer service.
Delicious jam and first-rate customer service
Guillaume DUVAL (Reims, France) –
Awesome plum jam. My partner and I were delighted to taste this handmade jam. Taste and flavor of the fruit is incredible. I recommend 100%, Keep up good work
Carol F –
Amazingly good. Intensely fruity and delicious on toast, scones, even with cheese!
Tessa Stuart –
This is an exceptional plum jam. Absolutely chock-ful of plum flavours. Highly recommended!