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Few things make a house feel like a home: familiar aromas wafting through the air, something freshly baked or straight out the oven resting on the kitchen counter, and an instantly recognisable glass jar beside it with a handwritten-style label and red-and-white gingham-patterned lid. Bonne Maman is both the secret ingredient elevating many a dish, and yet, the one jam that instantly makes those dishes taste like home.

The reason for this lies in the natural ingredients used to make Bonne Maman. With the brand name translating to "Grandmother" in French, these are traditional, homestyle apricot, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry and cherry preserves. It’s made with five, simple, high-quality ingredients which excludes high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colours, or preservatives, but uses non-GMO verified fruit instead to deliver authentic, homemade flavour, with large pieces of premium fruit – just like ouma used to make.

Simply spread it on toast, add it to your marinade or use it to make a few of our top recipes. Scroll down for the very best Bonne Maman recipe ideas.

1. Lamb skewers with apricot jam glaze

Lamb ribs get a serious upgrade with a harissa-and-apricot glaze. Thread the lamb, apricots and red onions onto skewers, then baste with a glaze made using Bonne Maman apricot jam and rose harissa paste until sticky and charred.

Lamb skewers with apricot jam glaze

2. Duck breasts with blueberry-and-tarragon sauce

This dish is a celebration of bold flavours and minimal effort. And the star? The sauce, which is made by whisking the pan juices into a bold, silky jus using Bonne Maman® blueberry preserve.
Duck breasts with blueberry-and-tarragon sauce

3. Strawberry preserve sweet rolls

These sweet, sticky buns are a fruity take on cinnamon buns. Bonne Maman strawberry preserve is spread on the bread dough, which is then rolled up and baked. Drizzle with extra preserve and then serve with a hot cup of tea.
Strawberry preserve sweet rolls

Find more jam recipes here

Recipe and production: Marcelle Van Rooyen

Food assistant: Leila Mokotedi

Videography: Kaylene Sauls

Photography: Jan Ras

The secret to Bonne Maman lies in the natural ingredients used to make these traditional jams and preserves. Using non-GMO, verified fruit, you’re guaranteed authentic, homemade flavour, ideal for both sweet and savoury dishes, and a jar full of large pieces of premium quality fruit, also enjoyed simply spread generously on scones or toast!

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