Ginger & Lemon Peel Jam, No Added Sugar - 65% Fruit, 290g

This is a Turkish ginger and lemon peel jam built almost entirely around the fruit: 65% of the jar is lemon peel, with a small measured dose of powdered ginger (0.15%) stirred through for warmth. There is no added refined sugar at all. Instead of sugar, the peel is cooked down with apple juice concentrate, which carries the sweetness, and a little lemon juice keeps the flavour bright and acts as the natural acidity regulator. The result is a pale honey-amber spread that tastes zesty and citrus-forward up front, with a gentle, peppery ginger note coming through on the finish. It is made in Antalya by Antalya Reçelcisi, the jam brand of Ansu Gıda. The company settled in Antalya in 1989 and began making jams in 1995, and it built its name on the citrus fruits the city is known for. The fruit is picked at full ripeness and cooked slowly in vacuum kettles at low heat, kept under 60°C, so the colour stays light and the taste and aroma stay close to the fresh fruit. There are no preservatives and no artificial colour. The texture is thick and spreadable rather than a firm set jelly. A few easy ways to use it: - On warm toast, simit, or fresh bread - Stirred into plain yogurt, labneh, or porridge - Alongside a salty white cheese or aged kaşar on a breakfast table - Spooned over pancakes, waffles, or vanilla ice cream - Folded into a tea cake or used as a tart filling With candied citrus peel and ginger, it also makes a natural partner for black tea. Because there is no added sugar holding it together, keep the jar refrigerated once opened and use a clean, dry spoon each time. Net weight 290g. Allergen note: produced on a line that also handles hazelnut, walnut, and lactose, so it may contain traces.