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(based on 8 ratings)

Located in: From the Garden, Fruit and Preserves

For generations, Aunt Berta's family lived in a small mountain village in Europe. They took the fresh bounty of their fruit orchards and turned them into brightly colored, delicious preserves. The tradition began with her great-grandmother who had a large kettle resting on an open fire in the kitchen's hearth. She developed her own formula based on fruit, sugar, and tender care. She knew exactly how long to stir the bubbling fruit in order to bring out its natural flavor and when to stop in order to preserve its natural color. Testing the blend for taste and texture, she'd give an approving wink and immediately pour it into jars.

Today, Carmel Farms is a self-sustaining German community that migrated back to Israel where their farm has a view of Mt. Carmel. Aunt Berta's small kitchen has been transformed into a family-sized state-of-the-art facility. In addition to a spacious area for hand-preparing the fruit, this farm-sized factory is equipped with the latest cooking, filling, pasteurizing, and cooling systems. We are pleased to offer these wonderful Israeli jams:

Pomegranate Jelly: A unique, healthy specialty jelly full of the rich pomegranate taste.
Kiwi & Mango Preserves: A refreshing blend of all natural, tropical flavors.
Mango & Lychee Preserves: The sweet and fragrant taste of the tropics!
Etrog Marmalade: The Etrog is the Hebrew name for the fruit Citrus Medica. The tart flavor of this citrus is balenced with the sweetness of apples.

Kosher certified by The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations (OU)
Varieties sold separately.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 8 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Flavorful(8), Healthy(5), Unique(6), Vegetarian(3)

Best Uses:

Cooking(5), Gift(4), Snack(7)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(4), Frequent diner(3), Health conscious(4), Simple tastes(3)

delicious and healthy

By ff 28

from iraq on 3/13/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Flavorful, Healthy

Best Uses:

Gift, Snack

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aunt Berta's Preserves from Carmel Farms:

i ordered 2 of the jams/jellies... kiwi and the pomegranate, and both were delicious.. just fruit, no artificial sweeteners.. absolutely delicious on top of cheeses!.. ff 28

Aunt Berta's makes the besta

By Bill the Sitter

from New Orleans, LA on 8/9/2008

Pros:

Delightfully light, Flavorful, Healthy, Unique

Cons:

Messy, Passionfruit is too runny

Best Uses:

Breakfast addition, Snack

Describe Yourself:

Food lover, Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aunt Berta's Preserves from Carmel Farms:

All of Aunt Berta's products are best used on Wolferman's bakery products. However, I would not recommend the passionfruit preserves, as it is too runny and messy. The apple preserves are the very best I've ever had and are a perfect consistency.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

passionfruit paradise

By rebecca the hungry

from wharton, TX on 1/28/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Healthy, Perfectsweetness, Unique

Best Uses:

Cooking, Snack

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aunt Berta's Preserves from Carmel Farms:

have looked for a passionfruit jam not too sweet in vain til now-this is better than any in Hawaii we've had, can't get enough of this , just bought 8 more!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A truely fine gift item

By eewa the naturalist

from Reno NV on 11/20/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Healthy, Unique, Vegetarian

Best Uses:

Cooking, Gift, Snack

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Frequent Diner, Gourmond, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aunt Berta's Preserves from Carmel Farms:

I gave the Apple Cinnamon to my Son-in-law, who is hard to please and he loved it. I kept the Pomegranate for myself!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Apple-tastic

By Snuggles the Rabbit God from Southwest on 10/20/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Unique, Vegetarian

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Cooking, Gift, Snack

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aunt Berta's Preserves from Carmel Farms:

If you like apples or apple pie this is for you. A tasty preserve with nice little chunks of apple. Not overpowering, not too sweet. Pretty darn good stuff.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent Kiwi and Mango Combination

By Jenny from Tennessee on 5/20/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Unique

Cons:

not enough

Best Uses:

Cooking, Snack

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aunt Berta's Preserves from Carmel Farms:

This product has the ability to make everyday "dishes" gourmet. If you currently use any preserves in meat glazes or "thumbprint" cookies, you will truly enjoy the twist this product brings to your everyday recipes. It is light, refreshing, and fruitful; however, it is rich enough to hold its own with bolder flavors as well. We received this item as a gift; I am now ordering more! Bottom line, it is just yummy.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Aunt Berta's Preserves from Carmel Farms

By loycette from Tyler, TX on 5/20/2007

Pros:

Delicious, Flavorful

Cons:

No cons

Best Uses:

Breakfast treat

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aunt Berta's Preserves from Carmel Farms:

I was pleasantly surprised at the mild but great flavor of apples and cinnamon in these preserves.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Yummy

By Andifem

from Edgewater, FL on 5/16/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Healthy, Unique, Vegetarian

Best Uses:

Cooking, Gift, Snack

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aunt Berta's Preserves from Carmel Farms:

Very tasty firm fruit in a slightly runny syrup (when warm). Nice for sandwiches, over icecream, and even warmed and poured over sponge cake.

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