[Photo: Kathy YL Chan]

The season for Concord grapes has long come and gone, but the flavors of these sweet candy-like grapes are preserved in jars of concord grape jelly by Ace Jams. These jams are a creation of Chris Austin, a cook at Franny's, who turns out multiple flavors, each one clear and true to taste. Ingredients are simple - in the grape jam you'll find only Concord grapes, apples, sugar, lemon, and salt. Not a touch of pectin. Smother on buttered toast, or do as I do and eat it by the spoonful.

In addition to the concord grape, expect to find Apricot-Lavender and Blueberry-Shiso jam among many others. The jams are $8 a jar, exclusively at BKLYN Larder. Available flavors rotate and change frequently, so make sure to call ahead if you're looking for a specific flavor.

BKLYN Larder

228 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (map)
718-783-1250
bklynlarder.com

About the author: Originally from Honolulu, Kathy YL Chan blogs at Kathy YL Chan, where she chronicles her eats and travels adventures between Hawai'i, New York and beyond. She firmly believes that there is always room for dessert.