Troyer Amish Jams
What Makes the Troyer Jams Different?
The berries are hand‑smashed and hand‑stirred on a traditional wood stove. Each batch is hand‑shaken until every spoonful is bursting with flavor from top to bottom—no preservatives, no chemicals. These jams taste just like if you’d picked the berries and made them yourself.
Who Are the Troyers?
Locally known as “the Troyer girls,” these two sisters were the first Amish settlers in Lamoni, Iowa. Proud of their move from Michigan 23 years ago, they’ve nurtured a vibrant Amish community. Their passion for making jam has earned them the reputation—and award—for the best jam around.
How Is the Jam Made?
When asked about their secret, the sisters smiled: “We make it the same way we have for 50 years!” Every berry is home‑grown and hand‑smashed, then boiled on a trusty wood stove “until it just looks right.”
“We don’t want flavor settling at the bottom. We shake it until it’s firm—we’ve made thousands of pints on that stove!”
Stirred by hand with a little dash of this and that, each batch is filled with fresh, vibrant flavor—just like Grandma’s recipe.
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