Keweenaw Kitchens' Strawberry Jam

Tastemaker

Jan. 4, 2025

This time of year, it’s easy to miss the bright flavors of summertime. While we can’t find Michigan strawberries in January, we can find Michigan-made strawberry jam, courtesy of Keweenaw Kitchens in the U.P. The little jam shop that could got its start in 1992 in a small house trailer in Pelkie and now distributes its treats all over the state. Their Strawberry Jam is exactly what you want it to be: a little sweet, a little tart, and perfect to spread over your morning toast. (If you’re on a healthy-ish post-holiday baking kick, it also makes the ideal gooey center for an oatmeal jam bar.) With simple ingredients—just strawberries, lemon juice, water, sugar, and pectin—you don’t even have to feel guilty about stealing a spoonful from the fridge. We found a jar at Meijer for $6.99.