Best North American Fruit Product Types
Mission figs are varieties of figs that were introduced to the United States in 1768, when Franciscan missionaries cultivated it in San Diego, hence their other name, Franciscana. They're dark-skinned, which is why they're also called black Mission figs.
When fully ripe, the figs have a dark pink flesh and a pleasant honey flavor. They're also available in dried versions, when the figs are still relatively moist and sweet. The first crop is available in early summer, while the second one is available from late summer through October.
Saskatoon berry jam is a Canadian fruit product made with a combination of Saskatoon berries, water, sugar, and lemon juice. In order to prepare the jam, the berries are first crushed, then combined with sugar, water, and lemon juice. The concoction is brought to a boil, and it is then stirred and cooked until the jam thickens.
The jam is typically transferred to sterilized jars which are sealed and stored in a cool and dry place until the jam is consumed. It is recommended to serve Saskatoon berry jam with crusty bread or pancakes.
Hailing from Quebec, nougabricot is a fruit preserve made with a combination of fresh apricots, almonds, pistachios, sugar, and honey. Other typical ingredients added to this apricot preserve include the juice and zest of oranges and lemon juice, and it is also often enriched with a handful of apricot kernels for extra flavor.
In order to prepare the preserve, a mixture of pitted apricot halves, lemon juice, orange zest and juice, sugar, and honey is first brought to a boil, and it is then refrigerated for a whole night. The strained liquid from the apricot mixture is boiled, then combined with the apricot pulp and chopped nuts, and the whole thing is simmered, resulting in a nut-enriched apricot jam that is stored into sterilized jars.
Best North American Fruit Product Producers
AWARDS
Great Taste Awards - 2 stars
2023
BEST Bessie's Yorkshire Preserves Fruits (types and products)
Dockyard Jam Factory, based in Chatham, specializes in producing high-quality marmalade. The company is known for using traditional production methods. The ingredients are sourced carefully to ensure a premium product. Their range includes various flavors, catering to diverse tastes.
The factory has a historical connection to the Chatham Dockyard area.
AWARDS
Great Taste Awards - 2 stars
2022, 2021
BEST Dockyard Jam Factory Fruits (types and products)
Best North American Fruit Products
AWARDS
Great Taste Awards - 2 stars
2023
AWARDS
Great Taste Awards - 2 stars
2022
AWARDS
Great Taste Awards - 2 stars
2021
AWARDS
Great Taste Awards - 2 stars
2024
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