Apricot Jam from Roussillon

Roussillon, at the foot of the Pyrenees facing the Mediterranean. The apricot trees here get sun almost all year round, which gives the fruit a deep sweetness even before it is picked.

The jam is simply cooked, apricot and sugar, so that the taste of the fruit is highlighted rather than hidden.

What makes it unique

The apricot from Roussillon, often the Rouge du Roussillon variety, is known in France for its intense colour and concentrated flavour. It is a different fruit from most apricots found in a regular supermarket.

Pairs well with

• Toast with butter
• As a glaze on an almond cake
• With sheep's cheese
• Stirred into yoghurt for breakfast

Good to know

• Approximately 130 g in a screw-top jar
• Thickens slightly in the refrigerator
• Opened shelf life 3-4 weeks when chilled
• Unopened shelf life approximately 18 months