Our Taiwanese fruit preserves are just that—Taiwanese fruit and not much else. They’re so fresh, we almost wouldn’t call them jam; they're closer to a fruit sauce than to jelly. They feature large chunks of fruit, are lower in sugar than conventional versions, and are prepared in micro-batches to ensure the gentlest of processing.
We work with Dolly and Chin, jam makers in Taipei, who make these by hand in small quantities (we’re talking stockpot size) to preserve the nuances and aroma of the fresh fruit.
This Passionfruit Pumpkin Jam is a unique flavor combination that puts a spin on one of the most charismatic Taiwanese fruits of all. Puli passionfruit, a bright zing of a thing, is combined with a native Taiwanese variety of pumpkin called A-Cheng 阿成, with a mellow sweet flavor. Compared to the other jams in our line, this one has a smooth, creamy texture—almost like apple butter. The addition of passionfruit brightens this velvety base with tropical piquancy.
The result is simply delicious: tart, tropical passionfruit hits the palate immediately, then mellows out into earthy, sweet pumpkin. There are passionfruit seeds in the jam, too. The occasional crunch makes for a lovely texture.
About Our Jams
The jams we offer are a bit different than conventional spreads, which are typically firmly set and may use pectin as a gelling agent to achieve that uniform consistency. Ours are somewhere between juice and jam, between compote and preserve. No gelling agents are used, other than the pectin present in the fruits themselves, and the texture is much closer to fruit than jelly. And they are all-natural too: only fruit, lemon juice, and sugar are used in their preparation. The result is juicy and pulpy, heady with flavor and fragrance. But also lighter and less sweet than a regular jam.
We feel these jams capture the essence of Taiwanese fruits. They’re a perfect topping for toasts, biscuits, yogurt, oatmeal, and ice cream. Add them to baked goods, smoothies, cocktails, cakes, or even savory dressings and sauces—anything that needs a delicate note of fruit.
Tasting Notes and Usage
Bright, tart passionfruit, mellowed out by earthy-sweet pumpkin with a smooth, velvety texture and the crunch of passionfruit seeds
Bake it into a buttery hand pie, layer it into a multi-tiered cake, turn it into ice cream, or spread it over a thick slice of brioche.
Ingredients and Instructions
Pumpkin, passionfruit, lemon juice, sugar
No artificial preservatives.
Best before printed date.
Chill before using. Refrigerate after opening. Best consumed within one month of opening. You won't have any trouble achieving this.
About Yun Hai Selection
Yun Hai Selection is the house brand of Yun Hai Taiwanese Pantry.
Specifications and Dimensions
Dimensions: 2.75" D x 3.75" H
Net Weight: 280 g / 9.9 oz
