Loquat Jam

In many parts of the world, loquats are difficult to find… A favorite in Asian and Islander cultures, here in Southern California, loquats are a plentiful as quavas are in Hawaii — loquat trees can be found on many residential properties!

A fragile fruit, it is not commonly found in grocery stores, though if you’re lucky, you can find them at local Farmer’s Markets… or if you’re lucky like me, a generous friend will let you raid their tree! Every year while I raid the tree she’ll make us some lunch — it’s always a fabulous afternoon!

Sweet, slightly acidic, with a mild, exotic flavor… if you can’t get your hands on the fresh fruit, why not give this jam a try? And if you’re a lover of the fresh fruit, then you really need to try this jam – OMGod it’s good!!

NOTE: Loquats are naturally high in pectin, so no pectin was added to this jam. Depending on when you order it, it may be softer set than you’re used to. If that is the case, just pop it in the refrigerator; it will firm up overnight!!