St. Joseph's Abbey: Spencer, Massachusetts
St. Joseph's Abbey is a monastery of the Catholic Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (O.C.S.O.), popularly known as the "Trappists", located in Spencer, Massachusetts.
The Abbey was founded in 1950 by Belgian and French Trappist monks from the Monastery of Our Lady of the Valley in Valley Falls, Rhode Island, which had burned to the ground. In the rustic hills of central New England, they established a new home in which to follow an age-old contemplative way of life.
The monastery became known internationally as the origin of the Centering Prayer movement, whose leading proponents were monks at the monastery: Fr. William Meninger, Fr. M. Basil Pennington and Fr. Thomas Keating.
Work has always been greatly esteemed in the Cistercian tradition, since it gives the monks the opportunity to follow in Christ' footsteps and share in His Divine work of creation and restoration. The monks produce products whose sale provides for their livelihood and for the care of the poor. Since the 1950s, they have produced Trappist Preserves, their popular line of jams and jellies. Since 1949, The Holy Rood Guild has created beautiful, finely-tailored liturgical vestments to enhance the dignity of the Sacred Liturgy.
TRAPPIST PRESERVES BESTSELLERS include Apricot Preserve, Blackberry Seedless Jam, Blueberry Preserve, Cherry Preserve, Concord Grape Jelly, Damson Plum Jam, Peach Preserve, Red Raspberry Seedless Jam, and Strawberry Preserve.
TRAPPIST PRESERVES FAVORITES include Apricot-Pineapple Preserve, Boysenberry Seedless Jam, Cranberry Conserve, Elderberry Jelly, Lemon Marmalade, Red Currant Jelly, Red Raspberry Jam (with seeds), Rhubarb-Strawberry Preserve and Sweet Orange Marmalade.
TRAPPIST PRESERVES SPECIAL FLAVORS include 3 wine jellies (Burgundy Wine Jelly, Port Wine Jelly and Sherry Wine Jelly), 3 pepper jellies (Hot Pepper Jelly, Cranberry Pepper Jelly and Mango Pepper Jelly) plus Ginger Preserve, Kadota Fig Preserve, Quince Jelly and Rhubarb-Orange Conserve
We ship Trappist Preserves with custom packaging so that each jar arrives safely.
Useful Definitions. . .
JAMS are made from puréed fruit
JELLIES are made from fruit juice
MARMALADES include peel
PRESERVES are made from the whole fruit
CONSERVES are made from whole fruit; raisins & nuts may be added
(c) All images and descriptions of Trappist Preserves and St. Joseph's Abbey on this website are used by permission.
TRAPPIST PRESERVES FAVORITES include Apricot-Pineapple Preserve, Boysenberry Seedless Jam, Cranberry Conserve, Elderberry Jelly, Lemon Marmalade, Red Currant Jelly, Red Raspberry Jam (with seeds), Rhubarb-Strawberry Preserve and Sweet Orange Marmalade.
TRAPPIST PRESERVES SPECIAL FLAVORS include 3 wine jellies (Burgundy Wine Jelly, Port Wine Jelly and Sherry Wine Jelly), 3 pepper jellies (Hot Pepper Jelly, Cranberry Pepper Jelly and Mango Pepper Jelly) plus Ginger Preserve, Kadota Fig Preserve, Quince Jelly and Rhubarb-Orange Conserve
We ship Trappist Preserves with custom packaging so that each jar arrives safely.
Useful Definitions. . .
JAMS are made from puréed fruit
JELLIES are made from fruit juice
MARMALADES include peel
PRESERVES are made from the whole fruit
CONSERVES are made from whole fruit; raisins & nuts may be added
(c) All images and descriptions of Trappist Preserves and St. Joseph's Abbey on this website are used by permission.
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Boysenberry jam
Sep 11, 2024 | By Nick S.Have not found another jam like this one, great jam
Nick S.
Trappist Red Currant Jelly
Sep 11, 2024 | By Penny S.Excellent product; excellent service.
Penny S.
Apricot Preserves
Sep 7, 2024 | By Sue S.Best ever! There are no better Apricot Preserves on the market
Sue S.
Not my first rodeo
Aug 26, 2024 | By George R.Have enjoyed this product in the past and when I found the GINGER- flavor available I jumped at the chance to get a case--I have used 3 jars in a months time--terrific flavor
George R.
Best Elderberry jelly ever!
Aug 18, 2024 | By FeliciaSometimes I have been fortunate to find Trappist Elderberry jelly in local stores however my most recent one has closed its doors. I came to the website to purchase it directly. My neighbor growing up used to make it and sometimes she would make us kids homemade waffles and that jelly was my very favorite topping, way better than syrup! I have found Trappist brand to be the closest to what I remember growing up with, not overly sweet but a nice balance of tart-sweet deliciousness.
Felicia
Plum Jam
Aug 12, 2024 | By Cynthia Elizabeth Awesome Jam! We love it. Great price. Quick delivery. Everything arrived intact- nothing was broken.
Cynthia Elizabeth
Best Blueberry Jam
Aug 4, 2024 | By ReedThis the best Blueberry, Strawberry, Lemon jams ever. Is there anyway we could get the airlines to buy these jams ?
Reed
Delicious!
Jul 31, 2024 | By Steve C.I received an assortment of the Trappist preserves. They were all just wonderful!
Steve C.
Red Currant DELICIOUS
Jul 26, 2024 | By KarlaThe red currant is my go to jelly. The Monastery brand is the best by far of any red currant I have tried. It is so good, I buy a 12pk case at a time. It is delicious.
Karla
Jams
Jul 20, 2024 | By Jim V.Great products, always meets expectations
Jim V.
Boysenberry goodness
Jul 10, 2024 | By Marc W.This is the best boysenberry jam I've ever had. This flavor is quite good.
Marc W.
Best Preserves Ever!
Jul 9, 2024 | By Marcia M.I absolutely Love this! My 2 favorite flavors combined makes a party in my mouth! I bought a case to be sure I won't run out! I first found it at Market Basket, and bought 1 jar. Then I looked for it for a few weeks after that, but then decided to see if I could buy it online. I was so happy to find it. You can be sure that you will have a return customer, again and again! If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would! Thank you!
Marcia M.
Strawberry Preserves are for Sharing!
Jul 9, 2024 | By Maryann J.I share Strawberry Preserves with my friends on special occasions or no occasion at all! Everyone loves them so I order them by the case! Yum!
Maryann J.
Red raspberry seedless jam
Jul 9, 2024 | By Annette D.We are so happy to find Monastery as a source of the Trappist red raspberry seedless jam! My husband can't eat products which contain seeds, but it is very difficult to find seedless jams anywhere. The Trappist jam is absolutely awesome! And Monastery service is wonderful! Easy to order, and very prompt delivery! Thank you very much!
Annette D.
Seedless raspberry jam
Jul 9, 2024 | By Susan C.It is the jam I have ever had!!!! I used to get it from fresh market they stopped selling it I finally tracked it down to you, the best thing I ever did!!!I just live it!!!!
Susan C.
Jams and Preserves
Jul 5, 2024 | By Rita M.Every jam and preserve I have bought has been excellent! I just wish you had not discontinued the pomegranate jam.
Rita M.
Lemmon marmalade best ever
Jul 5, 2024 | By FRANCISCO C.I bought the lemon marmalade jar in Ocean state job lot and it was great..I like the lemon the best. I'll try the other flavors. 5 stars
FRANCISCO C.
Seedless Raspberry
Jun 27, 2024 | By David M.This is the best jam I have ever eaten. I like it so much that I have given it to friends.
David M.
Perfect gift...
Jun 27, 2024 | By Janice M.We ordered twelve to give as gifts along with homemade bread. People really appreciation the combination--preserves made my Trappist monks and bread made in our own kitchen.
Janice M.
Best Marmalade Ever!
Jun 25, 2024 | By Cara C.I love this Orange Marmalade! It tastes wonderful and is a great way to start the day. I love all the jams and jellies from Trappist Monks!!
Cara C.
Grape Jelly
Jun 25, 2024 | By MARIE C.I love the Monastery's grape jelly. It is so delicious especially paired with peanut butter.
It is back to the days of my youth.
MARIE C.