Apricot season is notoriously short. There's even an Egyptian expression that means "in apricot season," used to mock an unlikely prediction. But with the help of Ayako & Family, you'll never need to wait. The brand has taken this flavorful fruit, and used it to make a unique jam balanced by notes of lemon zest and honeysuckle. Use it on toast, fruit, or whenever the mood strikes you.

Ayako Gordon founded Ayako & Family in the summer of 2010, partnering with organic farmer Katsui Taki to bring the rarest of European and Asiatic plum variates to the pantries of preserve lovers everywhere. The result is a tasty collection of jams and fruit-based spreads, blended with organic ingredients from around the world.