Elderberry Jam by Cove Creek

Elderberry jam is one of those flavors you don't see every day, and that's exactly why it is worth trying. Cove Creek Farms makes this one in a generous 18 oz jar, and it is the real deal: rich, dark, and just sweet enough. Spread it thick on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or do what we do and eat it straight off the spoon when nobody is looking.

Elderberry has a devoted following, and once people try it they tend to come back for more, so consider this your heads-up to grab a jar while it is here. It makes a thoughtful gift for the food lover who already has everything, and it fits right into a breakfast gift basket. $11 for 18 ounces of small-farm Michigan jam is a deal you won't find at the big stores. Cove Creek Farms knows their way around a jam jar, and this elderberry batch is a reminder of why buying from small makers tastes better.