The breakfast spread has finally grown up. A classic breakfast item, fruit spreads now get a boozy kick with home chefs experimenting on the stove to create alcohol-infused jams. We dropped in to little kitchens to bring you a round-up of the tastiest.
<img title="Peach and brandy jam" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2015/aug/Peach-and-brandy-jam.jpg" alt="Peach and brandy jam" /> Peach and brandy jam. Pic/Nimesh Dave
Flavour: Kiwi pineapple white rum and Peach brandy Creator: Lejion Kitchen Goregaon home chef Radhika Mathur&rsquo;s jams carry sulphur-free sugar, a sprinkle of spices like nutmeg and cinnamon (depending on the jam&rsquo;s flavour) and vanilla essence. She skips vodka &mdash; &ldquo;It has no flavour&rdquo; &mdash; and opts for dark rum, instead. In the peach brandy jam, the sweet and tangy taste of peach goes well with the warmth of brandy, says Mathur, whose banana rum jam and whiskey marmalade are a hit with customers. Ask for customised bourbon and cognac jams.&nbsp;
<img title="Radhika Mathur" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2015/aug/Radhika-Mathur.jpg" alt="Radhika Mathur" /> Radhika Mathur Price: Kiwi pineapple white rum (approx Rs 350 for 200 gm) and peach brandy (Rs 300 for 200 gm) Order at: Yummade.in or Call: 9920575682 Flavour: Orange whiskey marmalade; Banana rum; York mulled wine Creator: The Gourmet Jar For Delhi-based Apeksha Jain of The Gourmet Jar, adding alcohol to jam was a natural progression after having experimented with desserts and savouries. The spirit she chooses for these jams depends on the flavour of the fruit in question. The citrusy flavour of orange blends well with whiskey, for instance.
<img title="Orange whiskey marmalade. pic/tushar satam " src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2015/aug/09Orange-whiskey-marmalade.jpg" alt="Orange whiskey marmalade. pic/tushar satam " /> Orange whiskey marmalade. Pic/Tushar Satam 
&ldquo;To the banana rum jam, I added some cinnamon and a splash of rum. Heavenly! Just a hint of alcohol enhances the flavour of both sweet and savoury foods. It lends that extra zing and lifts the flavour profile by making it a little more complex,&rdquo; she explains. Jain, who uses only fresh fruit and organic ingredients says fruits are first prepped and macerated in sugar. After they release their juices, they are cooked till thick. While these jams are manufactured for Mumbai&rsquo;s The Baker&rsquo;s Dozen, variants are available online as well.
<img title="Apeksha Jain" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2015/aug/apeksha-jain.jpg" alt="Apeksha Jain" /> Apeksha Jain Price: Banana rum jam (Rs 300 for 250 gm); Orange whiskey marmalade (R350 for 250 gm, R400 at The Baker&rsquo;s Dozen); York mulled wine (Rs 350 for 250 gm) &nbsp; Order at: thegourmetjar.com, gourmetco.in Buy from: The Baker&rsquo;s Dozen at Prabhadevi, Bandra, Kemps Corner and Food hall
Flavour: Bacon &amp; port wine Creator: Rhea Dalal Blogger Rhea Dalal hates fruit. Her husband, Kurush, on the other hand, loves it and stores a huge collection of jams at their Kharghar home. It all began when Kurush showed her an online recipe for bacon jam, which left her intrigued. &ldquo;I love pork.
<img title="Bacon with port wine jam" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2015/aug/Bacon-with-port-wine-jam-by.jpg" alt="Bacon with port wine jam" /> Bacon with port wine jam
I followed the basic version of the recipe before playing with ingredients,&rdquo; she remembers. She added bhut jolokia chillies from Nagaland to it, the world&rsquo;s hottest chilli pepper. &ldquo;The jam&rsquo;s basic ingredients are bacon, onion and port wine,&rdquo; she explains. The jam has yet another unusual ingredient &ndash; coffee. &ldquo;It ties up all the flavours neatly,&rdquo; she adds. Price: Bacon jam (R225 per 125 gm) Order at: Tweet to @euphoRHEA

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