# Savory Fruit Spreads Little Blue Pot's Cherry & Black Pepper Preserve Enhances Savory Meals By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-04-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-and-black-pepper References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2016/4/11/little-blue-pot) & [littlebluepot](http://littlebluepot.com/products/) The 'Cherry & Black Pepper 100% Natural Preserve' from [Little Blue Pot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-crisp-ketchup) may look like an ordinary jar of jam, but its uses are far more interesting. When most consumers think of jam, images of fruits and berries sweetened with sugar tend to come to mind. Rather than being elevated by a sweetener, the addition of [black pepper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seriously-spreadable-black-pepper) brings out spicy, earthy and umami flavors. The unique properties of this preserve means that it pairs well with everything from [ice cream and brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-berries-series) to stakes and savory meals. Furthermore, the cherry syrup from the preserve can be added in order to enhance the flavor of lemonade and alcoholic mixed drinks. Some of the other inventive spread flavors that are produced by Little Blue Pot include Apricot & Thyme and Plum & Rosemary. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Savory Fruit Spreads:** The rise of savory fruit spreads opens up opportunities for flavor experimentation in various food products. - **Black Pepper Pairings:** The use of black pepper as a complementary ingredient paves the way for innovative savory pairings and unexpected flavor profiles. - **Enhancing Beverage Flavors:** Utilizing fruit preserves to enhance the flavors of beverages, such as lemonade and mixed drinks, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the beverage industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Manufacturing:** The creation of unique savory fruit spreads creates a potential market niche within the food manufacturing industry. - **Fine Dining Restaurants:** Fine dining establishments can experiment with savory fruit spreads to revolutionize their menu offerings and create new dining experiences. - **Beverage Industry:** The addition of fruit syrups from savory fruit spreads into beverages provides an innovative opportunity for beverage manufacturers to elevate their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wine-Inspired Jam Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-vino.md) - [Cherry Fruit Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-fruit-spreads.md) - [Spicy Fig Jams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-fig-jambal.md) - [Nutrient-Packed Fruit Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smash-foods-fruit-spreads.md) - [Roasted Chili Jams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nam-prik-pao.md) - [Botanical Tea Jams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worthy-jams.md) - [Wild Cactus Fruit Jams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-fruit-jam.md) - [Superfood Fruit Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-dalfour-superfruits-spreads.md) - [Premium Strawberry Preserves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-preserves.md)