Our Jam Story

Laena grew up making jam with her family in New York's Hudson Valley. In 2002, she began experimenting with creative flavor combinations. When she was 24 years old, she developed a unique cooking technique that preserved the flavors and texture of fresh fruit -- she told her jam fans it was so good, it was like "anarchy in a jar". She founded the company in 2009, under the dogma of intense fruit flavor, lower sugar, cool flavors, creative ingredients, sustainable materials, and responsible sourcing. Anarchy in a Jar continues to produce jam, preserves, chutney and marmalade under the same mantra. Jam on.

Ask about our small-batch flavors. Here's what we make seasonally and upon request:

SPRING

  • Strawberry + Thai Basil

  • Rhubarb + Hibiscus

SUMMER

  • Peach + Lemon Verbena

  • Apricot + Thyme + Vanilla

  • Watermelon + Lemongrass

AUTUMN

  • Sugar Plum + Shiso + Ice Wine

  • Quince + Whiskey + Cranberry Chutney

  • Beer Butter

WINTER

  • Arnold Palmer Marmalade

  • Mulled Wine Jelly

 

Our Jam

Strawberry Balsamic Jam

Our best seller! Buttery + tart; aged balsamic, rich strawberry flavor.
EAT IT: on crusty sourdough or stirred into Greek yogurt
PAIR WITH CHEESE: chevre, ricotta, Valdeon
INGREDIENTS: Strawberries, sugar, aged balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, all natural pectin
Specs: 2 YEAR SHELF LIFE | 8oz or 4oz SIZE | 12 p/ CASE 

Easy Like Sunday Morning Blueberry Preserves

If kids like it, it must be good! Sweet, tart wild blueberries, grade B maple syrup from New York.
EAT IT: ricotta pancakes, PB&J, almond butter and sourdough
PAIR WITH CHEESE: Cambozola, Morbier
INGREDIENTS: wild blueberries, sugar, maple syrup, lemon juice, all natural pectin
Specs: 2 YEAR SHELF LIFE | 8oz SIZE | 12 p/ CASE | 14 lbs p/case 

Grapefruit & Smoked Salt Marmalade

Sweet, citrusy, tiny-bit bitter + salty; a "gateway" marmalade for the bitter-shy.
EAT IT: gin cocktails & chocolate
PAIR WITH CHEESE: Rogue River Blue, Humboldt Fog, Drunken Goat
INGREDIENTS: Grapefruits and zest, organic sugar, lemon juice, smoked salt, all natural pectin
Specs: 2 YEAR SHELF LIFE | 8oz or 4oz SIZE | 12 p/ CASE

Hot Fireman's Pear Jam

Warm + woodsy; like autumn in New England. Mildly spicy with a slow heat.
EAT IT: grilled cheese with sharp cheddar.
PAIR WITH CHEESE: Cabot clothbound cheddar, La Tur, Vieille
INGREDIENTS: pears, apples, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, chipotle powder, all natural pectin
Specs: 2 YEAR SHELF LIFE | 8oz SIZE | 12 p/ CASE | 14 lbs p/case

Fig & Apple Chutney

Sweet figs & tart New York grown apples are given a festive kick with balsamic vinegar and savory spices.
EAT IT: in a grilled cheese; on pizza; amazing with pork chops
PAIR WITH CHEESE: gouda, fontina, manchego
INGREDIENTS: apples, figs, sugar, onions, aged balsamic vinegar, sea salt, chili, celery seed, lemon juice
Specs: 2 YEAR SHELF LIFE | 8oz SIZE | 12 p/ CASE | 14 lbs p/case

Salted Caramel Apple Butter

A modern twist on an American classic - New York grown apples are caramelized with sugar, sea salt and spices for the best apple butter ever.
EAT IT: pb&j; with bloomy cheeses; with potato latkes or pork chops
PAIR WITH CHEESE: Mt. Tam, St. Andre, Fromager d'Affinois, Humboldt Fog
INGREDIENTS: apples, sugar, lemon juice, sea salt, clove, cardamom, ginger, vanilla bean
SPECS: 2 YEAR SHELF LIFE | 8oz SIZE | 12 p/ CASE | 14 lbs p/case