Apricot jam from Tuscan artisan Maria Grazia La Porta.

L'Antica Drogheria jams and preserves are made in the mountains between Bologna and Florence by Maria Grazia La Porta. All of the jams are made from locally picked fruits and are produced in small batches. Maria Grazia concentrates the flavors by cooking them a touch longer. Without exception, they are intensely flavorful without being overly sweet.

This sweet, tart jam is darker and more intense than other apricot jams you may have had before. The word "extra" reflects the fact that producer Maria Grazia La Porta reduces her fruit on the stovetop to heighten and intensify the flavors. Each spoonful of this seductive jam tastes like a handful of fresh dried apricots.