Jam/Marmelade
Swedish jams and preserves are dominated by lingonberry — the slightly tart red berry that goes with meatballs, pancakes and porridge — alongside cloudberry, blueberry and rose hip. Buy Onos, Felix, Bob and Hafi shipped from Sweden to 100 countries.
What are Swedish jams and preserves?
Swedish jams and preserves (sylt and marmelad) are made from the berries that grow wild across Swedish forests: lingonberry, blueberry, cloudberry, raspberry, strawberry and rose hip. Unlike many international jams, Swedish sylt is often less sweet, sometimes uncooked (rårörd), and is used as much in savoury cooking as on bread. Lingonberry jam is the national companion to meatballs, potato pancakes and Janssons frestelse, while raspberry sylt fills countless biscuits and almond tarts.
Top Swedish jam brands
| Brand | Strength | Must-try product |
|---|---|---|
| Onos | Wide-range jams and preserves | Lingonsylt, Hjortronsylt, Blåbärssylt |
| Felix | Lingonberry, raspberry, strawberry | Lingonsylt, Rårörda Lingon |
| Bob | Less-sugar and rårörd jams | Bob Lingon, Bob Rårörda Hallon |
| Hafi | Premium fruit and berry jams | Hjortronsylt, Apelsinmarmelad |
| Ekströms | Rose hip soup and jams | Nyponsoppa, marmelad |
Onos is the household lingonberry brand on most Swedish breakfast tables. Felix sells the supermarket bestseller Rårörda Lingon (uncooked stirred lingonberries), as well as classic boiled jams. Bob specialises in lower-sugar and rårörd jams, and Hafi is the premium choice for hjortronsylt (cloudberry) and other speciality preserves.
Lingonberry jam — the Swedish staple
Lingonberry jam (lingonsylt) is to Swedish food what tomato ketchup is to American: an essential condiment that goes with everything. It's served with meatballs, potato pancakes, Janssons frestelse, blood pudding (blodpudding), pyttipanna and even on porridge for breakfast. The slightly tart, faintly bitter flavour cuts through buttery, fatty foods and balances meals perfectly. Rårörda lingon — uncooked, simply stirred with sugar — keeps more of the fresh berry character and is the modern preference for many Swedes.
Cloudberries, blueberries and other Nordic berries
Beyond lingonberry, Sweden's wild forests produce a small set of distinctive berries that turn into preserves. Hjortron (cloudberry) is the rarest and most prized — golden, tart and used to top cheese and ice cream. Blåbär (Nordic blueberry) is smaller and more intense than American blueberries and makes a deeper-coloured jam. Nypon (rose hip) is the base for the iconic Ekströms Nyponsoppa, a sweet-tart soup eaten warm or cold with cream. Hallon (raspberry) jam fills tartlets and Mazarin biscuits.
Buying Swedish jam abroad
Lingonberry jam from IKEA exists, but the Swedish supermarket range — Onos, Felix Rårörda, Bob, Hafi cloudberry — is rarely available abroad. Butik Hemlängtan ships Swedish jams in their original glass jars to 100 countries, packed carefully to protect them in transit. Delivery options and prices appear at checkout. Browse the wider Swedish food category, or pair your jams with Swedish bread and Swedish cheese. See our shipping information for full details.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular Swedish jam?
The most popular Swedish jam is lingonberry (lingonsylt), used as a condiment with meatballs, potato pancakes, Janssons frestelse and blood pudding. Top brands are Felix, Onos and Bob. Many Swedes prefer the uncooked rårörda version, which keeps more of the fresh berry character.
Where can I buy Swedish lingonberry jam abroad?
Swedish lingonberry jam from Onos, Felix and Bob can be ordered directly from Butik Hemlängtan (swedishfoodshop.com), which ships authentic Swedish jams in original glass jars to 100 countries. Orders are hand-packed in our Dalarna warehouse. Delivery options appear at checkout.
What is rårörda lingon?
Rårörda lingon means "stirred raw lingonberries" — fresh or frozen lingonberries simply stirred with sugar without cooking. The result is a fresher, less syrupy jam that keeps more of the berry's natural tartness. Felix and Bob both sell popular rårörd versions.
What is hjortronsylt?
Hjortronsylt is cloudberry jam, made from the rare golden hjortron berry that grows in Swedish marshlands. It's tart, fragrant and traditionally served with vanilla ice cream, Västerbottenost or pancakes. Hafi and Onos are the main producers in Sweden.
Is Swedish jam very sweet?
Swedish jam is often less sweet than international jams, especially the rårörd (uncooked) range and the lingonberry style, which is naturally tart. Premium brands like Hafi and Bob explicitly market lower-sugar and high-fruit-content versions, and some are sweetened only lightly to let the berry flavour come through.
Can jam jars be shipped internationally?
Yes. Swedish jams in original glass jars are shipped, with each jar packed carefully to protect against impact in transit. standard shipping (Europe, road) and express shipping (worldwide, air) options are shown at checkout. Glass is heavier, so shipping cost reflects total weight.
What goes well with lingonberry jam?
Lingonberry jam pairs traditionally with Swedish meatballs, potato pancakes (raggmunk), Janssons frestelse, blood pudding, pyttipanna, oat porridge and pancakes. Some Swedes also stir it into yoghurt or top filmjölk with it for breakfast.
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