

Simply enjoy the jam on a slice of toast to experience the more subtle flavor notes the berry offers. If you're craving something sweet, try the spread with cookies, yogurt, or even a pie recipe. But you can also pair Felix's lingonberry condiment with roasted chicken or pork loins by making it into a sauce or marinade. Swedish meatballs with jam are a classic dish. This jam is traditionally used with many dishes, from pancakes to meats, and the Swedes simply love it with their meatballs and mashed potatoes With a unique combination of sweet and tart flavors, similar to cranberries. Similar to cranberry sauce, you can serve lingonberry jam with both sweet and savory dishes. Felix Lingonberries are a true Swedish delicacy. This simple combination of ingredients brings out the natural flavor of the berry, while also making its sourness less intense. It's made with lingonberries, sugar, water, and a bit of fruit pectin as a thickener. Felix's lingonberry jam stays close to traditional recipes. The addition of sugar-or an alternative sweetener-transforms naturally sour wild lingonberries into a delightful spread. Lingonberry jam is defined by its delicate balance of sweet and tart flavors. In modern times, the condiment's popularity has spread throughout Europe as well as other parts of the world such as the United States and Canada. A Scandinavian TraditionĪ key part of Swedish cuisine, wild lingonberries have been enjoyed by the people of Sweden and other Northern European countries for centuries. Its mix of sweetness and tartness makes it a versatile ingredient that's used in both traditional Scandinavian dishes and modern recipes influenced by cultures across the globe. Internationally, their lingonberry jam is one of their most recognizable products. Founded in 1939, Felix has made a wide variety of beloved products throughout their history, ranging from ice creams to ketchup to meatballs. Tart and delicious.Based in Sweden, Felix is the top lingonberry jam brand in the United States.

I feel blessed! And as I open the jar of Felix Lingonberries and take a bite, I share this wild treat with all of you! (I’m breaking the label right now.I’m opening the jar. Just think, philosophy lessons from feline cartoons and a jar of jam. Felix Lingonberries - 10 Ounces (Pack of 2) 1,473. Felix Wild Natural Lingonberries in Jar, 14.5 Ounce. Wishing happy, happy, happy times to all! As Aristotle put it, “ Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” Swedish Lingonberry Preserves by Felix 14.5 ounce (Pack of 2) 1,265. The Felix Lingonberries label is quite beautiful and poetic - showing glowing lingonberry orbs and describing the product as, “A wild natural treat from the Swedish forests.” In small print (I needed a magnifying glass) at the bottom of the label, it stated: “Established 1955 by Herbert Felix.” First Felix the Cat and now Herbert Felix! I am now embarking on a search for even more Felixes! So to familiarize myself before opening the jar, I did a little research and learned that lingonberries are the “cranberries of Sweden” and are found on the forest floor (sounds magical to me!). I think I had some years ago on pancakes at Ann Sather’s, a well known Swedish restaurant on Chicago’s North Side - but couldn’t remember the flavor. Well, what could make someone happier than luscious red jam called Felix? I’ll admit, I have very little idea what a lingonberry even tastes like. At the time, I noted that “Felix means happy.” A couple of days ago while looking for a coffee filter, I came upon the jar of lingonberries and, lo and behold, noticed the brand name “Felix.” This caught my eye because I’d used a Felix the Cat illustration when talking about our 700 likes a few days ago. (From what I understand a 10-ounce jar usually sells for about $7.00.) When I got home, I put away the jar and forgot about it (that’s what often happens to impulse purchases - even inexpensive ones). We like you, too!Ī few weeks ago, I picked up a jar of Felix Lingonberries on the Albertson’s close-out shelf for just 99 cents. Thank you to everyone who clicked the like button for one of our posts. Today, we learned that we’d surpassed 800 likes - and that, of course, makes us very happy.

To each of you, I extend my deep appreciation. For one thing, we feel honored that people from around the world visit our blog each day. We have many reasons to feel grateful and happy.
