Fink's – Jams & Compotes

Preserved fruit from the Styrian volcanic region

Jams and compotes from Fink's Delikatessen are hand-cooked fruits from Styria – apricot and heart cherry as spreadable jam, plus fruit compotes (Röster) made from plums, cherries, and apricots. Sweet, fruity, honestly preserved, and without artificial additives.

Jams and compotes from Fink's Delikatessen are preserved fruits from the Styrian volcanic region that Bettina Fink-Haberl has been hand-processing in Walkersdorf near Ilz since 2002. Ripe apricots, plums, and cherries go into the jar – as a delicate jam for breakfast toast or as a juicy fruit compote for desserts, quark, and smoked dishes.

Two jams, three compotes

You will find five ways to taste Styrian fruit in this selection.

There is the Apricot Jam, sun-yellow and fruity, as only fully ripe apricots can be, and the Heart Cherry Jam, dark and sweet. Both are perfect for breakfast toast, but they also go well in quark dumplings.

If you prefer less sugar and more fruit, opt for the compote (Röster). It is available as Plum Compote, Cherry Compote, and Apricot Compote – a stewed fruit with whole fruit pieces, which is traditionally served in Austria with Kaiserschmarrn and semolina porridge.

Bettina preserves just like you would at home

Behind every jar is a trained chef who knows her fruit.

Bettina Fink-Haberl peels, pits, and stems the fruit mostly by hand, and the preserving is also often done in small pots rather than by machine. This ensures the fruit remains recognizable – you taste the apricot as an apricot, not as jelly. Three values support the business: good fruit from the volcanic region, manual work, and a commitment to no artificial additives.

You can taste this in the jam and the compote alike, and it is the reason why these jars have been finding fans for over twenty years.

Compote with everything from the pan

Sweet for breakfast, fruity for desserts – jams and compotes can do both.

The jam loves fresh white bread, a pat of butter, and a latte. Warm the compote slightly and pour it over Kaiserschmarrn, pancakes, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Also, try the Plum Compote with savory dishes, such as roasted duck breast – the two pair surprisingly well together.

You can find more from Bettina in the entire range of Fink's Delikatessen, such as the savory pestos and chutneys or the pickled specialties.