Family-run business’s products jammed with unique, exciting flavours

Family business producing a range of exciting and unique jams.

FAITH MTWANA

What started as a simple solution to an excess amount of gooseberries has blossomed into a family business producing a range of exciting and unique jams.

Owls and Apple Pies Artisanal Pantry Products is a small business run by Sarah Kleb.

Kleb sells a wide range of jams including flavour pairings that are unconventional and surprisingly delightful.

Some of the flavours include peach, cinnamon and whiskey; fig, ginger and whiskey; blueberry and lavender or vanilla, tomato and whiskey; peach chutney; strawberry and thyme and lemon curd, to name a few.

The alcohol is burned out and only the rich flavours of the whiskey and gin remain.

“We had a gooseberry bush that was producing tonnes of gooseberries.

“I decided to make jam with them, but decided to add some artisanal gin that I got from my brother to give it a bit of a different taste. I gave a few jars to family and friends and that’s how the business began.

“I like to experiment and try different flavours. I don’t make anything that I personally wouldn’t eat. It has been amazing so far,” said Kleb.

Kleb runs her business alongside her father, who produces jars of his famous pickled onions.

They also have a balsamic onion relish on the menu.

Each jam is recommended with a special pairing. Their Fig, Ginger & Whiskey Jam is the perfect addition to a cheese board, and the Blackberry & Bourbon Jam is beautifully paired with a good steak.

The Balsamic Onion Relish is great with chicken, and so is the Apricot & Rosemary Jam. It can be used as a dip or a glaze.

The Blueberry & Vanilla Jam is fantastic with cheesecake or with a fresh sponge cake.

The newest flavour, Peach, Cinnamon & Whiskey Jam, works well with ice cream or a topping on a hot curry.

Orders can be made by contacting Kleb on 084-250-5351 or email owlsandapplepies@gmail.com.

FANTASTIC FLAVOURS: Sarah Kleb’s business, Owls and Apple Pies, which she runs with her father, produces a range of jams with unique flavours, as well as pickled onions Picture: FAITH MTWANA

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