Organic Raspberry Fruit Spreads

The bright flavor of organic raspberry fruit spread can be enjoyed at any meal. Whether spread on perfectly toasted bread or melted and used as a sauce over lemon sorbet, organic raspberry spread tingles the taste buds and adds zing anytime.

Whether you shop in a traditional grocery store or supermarket or frequent gourmet shops and whole foods markets, you can find organic spreads in the jam and jelly aisle. These spreads are typically made with organic raspberries, sugar, pectin, and possibly lemon juice. Products labeled as organic fruit spreads may not contain 100% organic ingredients.

By law, manufacturers are allowed to label products such as fruit spreads organic if 75% or more of the ingredients are organic. The sugar included in the fruit spread, for example, may or may not be organic. Even if it’s not organic, it’s probably not as important as making sure the berries are organic. Conventionally grown berries are one of the most heavily pesticide-sprayed crops, so it makes sense to go organic.

Brands available in your local area depend upon the distribution network of the product as well as what each store buys. If you want to try one of the following brands, but can’t find it locally, many online suppliers sell these and more.

A few recommended brands include:

• Tropical Traditions: Tropical Traditions includes some traditional favorites like raspberry among its unusual line of organic fruit spreads. The company promises that all of the fruit used to make it organic spreads is grown on small family farms in the Italian countryside. If raspberry is too pedestrian, bilberry, plum or Sicilian orange organic spreads may tempt you. An organic strawberry spread is also available.
• Trader Joe’s Organic Raspberry Fruit Spread: Trader Joe offers an affordable alternative to pricey imports. Its raspberry spread includes organic raspberries and is just 30 calories per serving. While some people don’t think it has enough of a raspberry taste, it’s worth a try.
• Crofters: Crofters organic raspberry fruit spread contains fruits grown in Europe and Chile.
• Whole Earth: Whole Earth organic raspberry spread is made with berries picked in the Danube region of Europe. It contains organic raspberries and some non organic ingredients, such as pectin, with apple and lemon juice used as sweeteners and flavor enhancers.

If you only use fruit spreads on your morning toast, you’re in for a treat. Savor the delicious taste of organic fruit spreads using the following ideas:

• Sweet tarts: Make wholewheat, buckwheat, or eggless pancakes and spread raspberry fruit spread between two pancakes. Top with a dash of maple syrup.
• Fruity oatmeal: Place piping hot oatmeal in a bowl and swirl in one teaspoon of organic raspberry spread. Add fresh organic berries and almonds for sweetness and crunch.
• Sophisticated berry: Gently melt a quarter cup of raspberry spread on low heat. Do not let the spread scorch. Place one cup of hard frozen lemon sorbet in a pretty glass, and drizzle the melted raspberry sauce on top.
• Fruit-sweetened organic yogurt: Purchase plain, growth-hormone free yogurt and swirl in a teaspoon of fruit spread. Tastes great in vanilla yogurt too!
• Organic thumbprint cookies: Make thumbprint cookies using only organic ingredients. Use the organic fruit spread instead of jam.
• Linzer tarts: The class Linzer tart recipe calls for raspberry preserves as a filling, but you can substitute organic raspberry spread too. Be sure to use organic ingredients to make the cookies.

If you’re passionate about raspberry, enjoy your organic fruit spread. Whether used as a simple topping on an English muffin or as the glue that holds together sweet Linzer tarts, go organic!

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