$6.99
Some products arrive at a table and quietly become the thing everyone is asking about. Barkers Blackberry and Brandy Fruit for Cheese is exactly that product. Crafted in New Zealand by Barkers of Geraldine and recognised with a Silver Award at the 2019 Outstanding New Zealand Food Producer Awards, this beautifully made spreadable fruit paste combines real New Zealand blackberries with a hint of brandy extract to create something that is as sophisticated as it is irresistible. A cheese board hero that punches well above its price point.
Rich, deeply fruity, and warmly complex with the bold, jammy intensity of New Zealand blackberries balanced by the smooth, rounded warmth of brandy extract and the gentle brightness of citric acid. The result is a fruit paste with genuine depth and a pleasantly grown-up character that stands up beautifully to the boldest, most assertive cheeses on any board. Think blue cheese, vintage cheddar, and aged hard cheeses where the blackberry and brandy richness matches rather than competes.
Spread directly from the pot as a partner for cheese. For a stunning centrepiece presentation, simply tip the pot upside down onto a cheese board or platter and lift off the tub for an instant, ready to serve result that looks far more impressive than the effort it requires. It is particularly well matched with strong, bold cheeses where its dark fruit and brandy depth create a beautifully balanced contrast.
This award-winning New Zealand fruit paste is the perfect partner for a Blue Cheese and Walnut Crostini, where its dark berry richness cuts through the pungent creaminess of the cheese in a way that is genuinely extraordinary. It transforms a simple Vintage Cheddar and Cracker platter into something guests genuinely remember, pairs beautifully alongside Prosciutto and Manchego on a charcuterie board, and makes an unexpected but brilliant accompaniment to a Baked Camembert with Crusty Bread where its bold fruitiness melts into the warm, runny cheese in the most deeply satisfying way. For a simple but elegant dessert pairing, spoon it alongside a Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta for a combination that balances richness and bright berry tartness perfectly.
Vegetarian, vegan, and nut free. Gluten nil detected. Silver Award winner at the 2019 Outstanding New Zealand Food Producer Awards. Always check the full label for allergen information if you have specific dietary requirements.
Ingredients: Sugar, Fruit (NZ Blackberry 25%, NZ Apple), Water, Brandy Extract 2%, Thickener (Pectin, Agar, Xanthan), Natural Flavour, Citric Acid.
Refrigerate after opening and use within the recommended period on the packaging.
