What is the difference between jam and preserves?

Each of Bonne Maman’s recipes is made using simple, real ingredients and premium-quality fruits. With so many different varieties, you may be wondering – what is the difference between Jam, Jelly, and Preserves?

Preserves are made from cooking whole fruits and feature a fuller fruit flavor compared to jams. You can always count on finding chunks of that naturally delicious fruit in each jar of Bonne Maman Preserves.

Jellies are made from only the juices of fruits. They offer a uniform texture, are clear, and firm compared to Preserves and Jams. Bonne Maman produces an assortment of 4 Jelly flavors: Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Muscat Grape, and Redcurrant.

Jams are made from crushed fruit and fruit puree, not whole fruit. The name is commonly used in place of “Preserves”, but Bonne Maman always uses whole, premium-quality fruits in our products.

Now you can try a variety of Preserves and Honey with the Bonne Maman “Ten Ways to Say I Love You” gift box, beautifully illustrated with a special love note behind each door and perfect for showing your loved ones how much they mean to you!