Black Forest Preserves

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It’s like eating a chocolate-covered cherry!  Black Forest Jam is made with tart cherries wrapped in delightful Navitas chocolate.  Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of chocolate and cherry jam, crafted with luscious dark sweet cherries at the peak of ripeness.  Each spoonful bursts with deep, juicy cherry notes perfectly balanced by smooth, velvety chocolate.  The natural sweetness of the cherries shines through, while the chocolate adds a subtle richness that feels both comforting and luxurious.  Slow-simmered in small batches, this jam has a thick, glossy texture and an irresistible aroma of fruit and cocoa.  Spread it over warm toast, swirl it into yogurt, spread it on pancakes or French toast, spoon it over cheesecake, or pair it with brie for an elegant twist.   Cherries and chocolate are a decadent pairing in this luscious jam that will have you eating it off the spoon.  It’s a beautifully bold treat that transforms everyday moments into something truly special.

Suggestions for Uses

• As a decadent dip for other fruit, like strawberries and sliced bananas

• Eat with coconut cake 

• Warm the preserves and pour over vanilla ice cream, cheesecake, or pancakes.

• Use between cake layers for a Black Forest cake, in cupcakes, or as a filling for thumbprint cookies.

• Stir into morning oatmeal, mix with yogurt, or spread on toast and waffles.

• Serve on a charcuterie board alongside cheeses like brie or goat cheese, and on crackers.

• Swirl into brownie batter before baking, or use as a filling for hand pies.

• Blend into a milkshake with ice cream and milk, or stir into hot chocolate.

• Use as a spread, filling for pastries, or as an ingredient for desserts 

• Use as a base for fruit sauces. 

• Add to lime vinaigrette with mint and feta 

• Top  gelato

• Top a halo-halo 

• Use as a donut filling

• Blend into vanilla shakes or banana smoothies. 

• Add a small spoonful to hot chocolate for a rich flavor twist.

• Spread onto hot scones, toast, or mix into plain yogurt.

• Mix into smoothie bowls or spread onto rice cakes. 

• Mix the preserves into a chocolate ganache, cool, roll into balls, and coat with cocoa powder.

• Use the preserves to add a fruity twist to traditional s'mores