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The jam aisle can be overwhelming. Between traditional recipes, marmalades, and new arrivals, it's hard to know where to look. This is where the fruit preparation shines: a delicious alternative for enjoying the authentic taste of fruit with a much more reasonable sugar content.
Our mission as product experts at Joybuy is to guide you. This guide will give you all the keys to finding the perfect fruit preparation for your morning toast, yoghurts, or homemade desserts.
Before we get to our selection, let's review the essential criteria for making the right choice.
The quality of a fruit preparation is judged first by its composition. The golden rule: the first ingredient on the list is the most abundant. Look for products where fruit is listed first, with a stated content of over 50% or 60%—this is an excellent guarantee of quality.
Also, pay close attention to the phrase "no added sugar". This guarantees that the product only contains the fruit's natural sugars. To achieve a smooth texture, these recipes often include soluble fibres, making them a very smart alternative to classic no-added-sugar jam.
Not all fruit preparations are interchangeable. Every need has its own texture and recipe!
While the term artisanal jam often brings to mind traditional, high-sugar recipes, many artisans like Lucien Georgelin have successfully modernised their approach. They apply their expertise to fruit preparations that put the fruit first, not the sugar. Trusting brands known for the quality of their ingredients and cooking methods is a virtual guarantee of success.
Here are a few products that stand out for their composition and versatility.
Why we love it: This recipe from French master jam-maker Lucien Georgelin blends four red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant, blackcurrant) for a perfect balance. Its secret weapon? The use of natural soluble fibres (41%) instead of added sugar. The result is a unique texture with only the sugars naturally present in the fruit.
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Who is it for? For anyone looking for a delicious, lower-sugar daily alternative without compromising on taste.
Why we love it: Fabbri's Amarena cherry is a true Italian institution. These semi-candied morello cherries, steeped in an intense and fragrant syrup, are not just a simple spread. They are an exceptional dessert topping that transforms the simplest scoop of ice cream or panna cotta into a chef-worthy dessert.
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Who is it for? For home bakers, amateur mixologists, and all food lovers who want to add a touch of elegance and intensity to their creations.
Why we love it: For lovers of the great classics, this strawberry fruit preparation is all about intensity, with a record-high fruit content. With 65% strawberries, you get the true taste of the fruit in every bite. Like the other recipes in the range, it has no added sugar and gets its smooth texture from natural fibres.
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Who is it for? For all strawberry fans who want a lighter, more fruit-intense version than classic jams.
Our selection is just a taste of the world of fruit preparations. Need ideas on how to use them? We've got you covered.
To discover recipes for super quick and easy desserts, explore our suggestions and find new ways to treat yourself.
The difference is primarily regulatory and relates to the sugar and fruit content. To be labelled "jam," a product must contain a minimum of 55% total sugars (from the fruit + added sugar). An "extra jam" must be made with at least 45g of fruit per 100g of finished product. The fruit preparation, being more flexible, is not subject to these constraints. This allows for the creation of recipes that are much higher in fruit and, most importantly, have no added sugar.
No, and the distinction is important: it has no added sugar, but it is not sugar-free. It only contains the sugars naturally present in the fruit it's made from. The "no added sugar" claim simply guarantees that the manufacturer has not added white sugar (sucrose), glucose syrup, or other sweeteners.
Amarena cherries are surprisingly versatile! Beyond their role as a dessert topping, they are divine on a cheese board, especially with hard cheeses like Parmesan or Pecorino. You can also use their syrup to deglaze a pan after searing a duck breast—you'll get a spectacular and original sweet and sour sauce.