Fruit of the Week: Geranium Jelly

Name: Geranium Jelly

Brand: Opies

Place of Purchase: Ames British Foods in Ames, Iowa

Country/Region of Origin: Britain

Price in Iowa: $5.95 for 190 grams

Description: Bright yellow, clear jelly.

Flavor: It tastes like geraniums, with a spicy kick like black pepper and a light, wine aftertaste.

Aroma: It smells like geraniums.

Texture/Mouth-feel: Even though it looks homogeneous, the jelly is actually a bit chunky.  The apples in the jelly are coarsely ground. 

Notes: I wasn't sure what to expect from this British jelly.  The apple flavors are obliterated by the floral mask of the geraniums, but the taste of electric black pepper was a nice surprise.  I can see how this jelly is easily paired with meat dishes.


Great find!