10 Delicious Ways to Eat Mulberry Jam

A jar of homemade mulberry jam is good for much more than toast. Mulberries have a deep, sweet-tart flavour, somewhere between blackberry and grape, which makes the jam surprisingly versatile. Here are ten of our favourite ways to use it.

1. On warm toast with butter

The classic for a reason. Use good bread, real butter and a generous spoon of jam.

2. With roti, hoppers or pancakes

Mulberry jam is lovely on a warm roti or a plain hopper for a sweet breakfast, and it makes an easy topping for weekend pancakes.

3. Swirled into yoghurt or curd

Stir a spoonful into plain yoghurt or buffalo curd instead of treacle. The tartness of the curd balances the sweet jam perfectly.

4. In overnight oats

Layer oats, milk and a spoon of mulberry jam in a jar the night before. In the morning you have a ready-made breakfast that tastes like dessert.

5. Over ice cream

Warm the jam for a few seconds and spoon it over vanilla ice cream for an instant berry sauce.

6. In thumbprint cookies

Press a small dent into cookie dough balls, fill with jam and bake. The jam turns glossy and chewy in the oven.

7. As a cake filling

Spread it between sponge layers, or use it to fill cupcakes. It pairs especially well with chocolate.

8. With cheese and crackers

Fruit jams and cheese are a natural match. Try mulberry jam with cream cheese or a sharp cheddar.

9. In a smoothie

Blend banana, yoghurt, milk and a tablespoon of jam for a quick berry smoothie.

10. Straight from the jar

We won’t judge. Just use a clean, dry spoon so the jar stays fresh.

Where to buy mulberry jam in Colombo

Our homemade mulberry jam is made in small batches in Colombo with just mulberries, cane sugar and lemon, and no preservatives. You can order it online for delivery around Colombo or pickup.