Prince Edward Island Preserve Co. Blackcurrant

Variants
Original
Blackberry and Apple
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant Rhubarb
Cherry & Amaretto
Gooseberry and Red Currant
Lingonberry
No Sugar Added Raspberry
No Sugar Added Strawberry
No Sugar Added Wild Blueberry
Peach & Prosecco
Strawberry & Rhubarb
Wild Blueberry & Raspberry with Champagne

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant preserve in a 250 ml (8.8 oz) jar with a rich, slightly tart profile. Pair it with scones, sharp cheese, or layered desserts.

Prince Edward Island Preserve Company cooks it in New Glasgow, where Adam and Marsha Doiron lead the family operation from a restored 1913 creamery. Black currants are the sole fruit in this straightforward recipe.

The texture is dense and glossy. Refrigerate once opened and finish within a few weeks.

Product Highlights

  • 250 ml (8.8 oz) jar
  • Black currant forward
  • Gluten free
  • SKU PR-BC-250
  • Cheese-board friendly
88

Our Canadian score

Strong Canadian ties

Canadian-made, domestic & imported inputs (New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island)

Prince Edward Island Preserve Company cooks this preserve in a restored 1913 creamery at 2841 New Glasgow Road, PEI. Adam and Marsha Doiron own the family business, which sources Island fruit for many lines while spirits and wine in flavoured SKUs are imported ingredients.

Score breakdown (100% evidenced, high confidence)

Manufacturing30% of score100/100

The business started with the production of low-sugar preserves

Ingredients / Materials25% of score50/100

supporting a local farmer

Brand Ownership20% of score100/100

Adam and Marsha Doiron became the proud new owners in 2022

Headquarters10% of score100/100

picturesque village of New Glasgow

Canadian Workforce6% of score100/100

Some of our team members have been working here for 16, 20, and 30 years

Packaging5% of score100/100

small batch artisan specialty food items

Design & R&D4% of score100/100

food with integrity and flavour

This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score

Key Facts

Made In
New Glasgow, PEI
Owned By
Adam and Marsha Doiron
Format
250 ml preserve jar
Key Ingredients
Black currants
Dietary
Gluten free
SKU
PR-BC-250

Product Information

Ingredients

Black currants, sugar, water

Dietary Information

Gluten Free

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blackcurrant preserve made in Canada?

Yes. It is jarred at the New Glasgow creamery on Prince Edward Island.

What are the ingredients?

Black currants, sugar, and water.

Is it gluten free?

Yes. The brand marks this line gluten free.

How tart is blackcurrant?

Expect a deeper, more tannic berry note than red currant or grape spreads.

Jar sizes available?

This SKU is 250 ml. A 375 ml jar is sold separately.

Storage tips?

Refrigerate after opening and use clean utensils.