Description
The Artisan Kitchen Rivers Early Prolific Plum Jam
A deep, jewel-coloured jam made with heritage Rivers Early Prolific plums grown in Gloucestershire, with rich fruit flavour and a gently sweet-sharp finish.
Quick answer: Rivers Early Prolific Plum Jam is a limited seasonal preserve made with heritage plums grown in Gloucestershire. It has deep plum flavour, natural orchard-fruit sharpness and a soft, generous set. It was awarded three stars at the 2025 Great Taste Awards.
Our Rivers Early Prolific Plum Jam captures the depth, colour and naturally lively flavour of a traditional English plum variety.
The fruit is grown locally in Gloucestershire and preserved in small batches in our kitchen, allowing its rich plum character and gentle sweet-sharp balance to remain clear.
Because these heritage plums are seasonal and available only in limited quantities, each batch is a small expression of one particular harvest.
Choose this jam if you enjoy heritage British fruit, deep plum flavour and the brightness of a naturally sweet-sharp preserve.
Why This Jam Is Special
Gloucestershire fruit
Made with locally grown Rivers Early Prolific plums.
Heritage plum variety
A traditional English fruit with rich colour and bold flavour.
Three-star winner
Awarded three stars at the 2025 Great Taste Awards.
Limited seasonal batch
Made only when this locally grown fruit is available.
Tasting Notes
Flavour: Deep, ripe plum with genuine orchard-fruit character
Sweetness: Rich, rounded and fruit-led
Sharpness: Gentle, fresh and naturally balancing
Texture: Soft-set, glossy and generous
Finish: Long, fruity and lightly tangy
About Rivers Early Prolific Plums
Rivers Early Prolific is a traditional English plum variety valued for its rich colour, fragrant aroma and distinctive flavour.
The fruit combines ripe sweetness with enough natural acidity to create a jam that feels generous but never flat or cloying.
Preserving the plums close to where they are grown also allows us to capture their character during the brief seasonal window when they are at their best.
How to Enjoy It
- Spread on buttered toast, croissants, crumpets or sourdough
- Serve with warm scones and clotted cream
- Spoon over porridge, yoghurt or rice pudding
- Use in sponge cakes, jam tarts or thumbprint biscuits
- Pair with mature Cheddar, Brie, goat’s cheese or blue cheese
- Use as a glaze for roast pork, duck or ham
Chef-crafted, small batch, preserving excellence.
Sarah’s Maker’s Note
These plums have enough natural character to make a beautifully distinctive jam. I want the finished preserve to retain their deep colour, ripe flavour and refreshing acidity rather than smoothing everything into simple sweetness.
Great Taste Three-Star Winner 2025
Awarded three stars at the 2025 Great Taste Awards
A three-star award is given to products recognised as exceptional during Great Taste judging.
Champion Preserve 2018
The Artisan Kitchen Early Rivers Prolific Plum Jam was named Taste of the West Champion Preserve in 2018, following a Gold award in the same competition.
Simple Serving Ideas
- Warm gently and spoon over rice pudding or vanilla ice cream
- Layer into a Victoria sponge or almond cake
- Serve alongside mature Cheddar on a simple cheeseboard
- Loosen with hot water and brush over roast pork or duck
- Stir through yoghurt and top with toasted oats
Bake with this jam
Fresh plums and glossy pockets of jam come together in our rustic French-style clafoutis.
Ingredients and Product Information
Ingredients and dietary information
Ingredients: Rivers Early Prolific plums, sugar, lemon juice.
Artificial additives: No artificial colours or flavourings.
Dietary information: Suitable for vegetarians and vegans by ingredients.
Allergen information
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.
Origin: Made with Rivers Early Prolific plums grown in Gloucestershire.
Availability: Limited seasonal edition.
Please note: This product contains stone fruit. Although every care is taken, fruit stones or fragments may occasionally remain.
Rivers Early Prolific Plum Jam FAQs
What does Rivers Early Prolific Plum Jam taste like?
It has deep, ripe plum flavour with rounded fruit sweetness and a gentle natural tang. The finish is rich, balanced and distinctly orchard-fruited.
What are Rivers Early Prolific plums?
Rivers Early Prolific is a traditional English plum variety known for its deep colour, fragrance and rich flavour.
Where are the plums grown?
The Rivers Early Prolific plums used in this jam are grown locally in Gloucestershire.
Is this a limited-edition jam?
Yes. It is made with seasonal Gloucestershire fruit, so availability depends on each year’s harvest.
Did this jam win a Great Taste Award?
Yes. Rivers Early Prolific Plum Jam was awarded three stars at the 2025 Great Taste Awards.
What can I serve with it?
Serve it with toast, croissants, scones, yoghurt, porridge and rice pudding. It also pairs beautifully with cheese, cakes, plum tarts and roast pork.
Can I bake with this plum jam?
Yes. Its balance of rich plum sweetness and gentle acidity makes it suitable for clafoutis, sponge cakes, jam tarts, thumbprint biscuits and almond bakes.
Is it suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Rivers Early Prolific Plum Jam is suitable for vegetarians and vegans by ingredients.
Is it a good jam for gifting?
Yes. Its heritage fruit story, Gloucestershire provenance and three-star Great Taste award make it a distinctive gift for anyone who enjoys British preserves.
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Gwyneth Gooch –
Love this jam. Wish it was a bigger jar!
Stephanie –
Yummy flavoursome jam
Excellent service thank you
Delia –
Passionate about plums? This one’s for you
Amanda Connolly –
I absolutely love all of the jams –
I know i am eating a clean food when I spread these jams 🥰
Burst of fruity excitement when I pop open a jar.
flisspencer –
Delicious as are all your jams…this one really plummy, with a darker taste as well as darker colour than the Blaisdon..
emmanuelle –
Absolutely delicious placed a second order to get otter flavours will use for Christmas gift as well
Dee McFarlane –
Gorgeous fruity jam – always found jams far too sweet – but this jam isn’t, this is perfect – the fruit is the star
Belinda Deacon –
Beautiful tasting jam. There is nothing not to love.
Janet –
Really rich plummy flavour, great on toast. Would also be good with ice cream.
Sarah –
Lovely jam! Really rich and nice depth of flavour! Ages since I’ve had plum jam so this went down a treat!