Sauces & Spreads

A fresh take on a favorite summer cocktail! Our Margarita Mix is full of flavor, and the combination of lime, lemon, and grapefruit juices give it a nuanced complexity that's bolstered by orange oil and a touch of agave. Just add one part tequila to two parts mix for the perfect margarita! As Seen In Midwest Living, May/June 2020:
"We love the margarita mix from American Spoon in northern Michigan. Barely sweetened and made with fresh citrus, it crushes anything from the supermarket."

Brush dazzlingly sophisticated cherry flavor over pork tenderloin, grilled duck or chicken breast, roasted leg of lamb, or even grilled brats. Taste What They're Talking About: Our Cherry BBQ Grilling Sauce is one of Saveur magazine's "barbecue sauces we can't live without."

"Full of tartness from Michigan-grown cherries, Petoskey, Michigan's, American Spoon Cherry BBQ Grilling Sauce has fresh orange zest and a touch of cumin. Delicious on pork loin, chicken, or duck." -Saveur

Two of Michigan's most beloved summer fruits together in one jar. This perfectly balanced Fruitlands salsa is one of the most popular items in our collection. It's brimming with whole Montmorency cherries and soft chunks of hand-cut Red Haven peaches. It's a staple around our tasting table and in our homes, and it's delicious served simply with tortilla chips and avocado, or alongside grilled chicken or pork.

Loaded with Montmorency Cherries, Michigan's most famous fruit. With its deep red color and brightly tart flavor, this perennial Fruitlands favorite has distinguished itself as the finest example of Michigan's most beloved preserve. As Seen In Serious Eats, February 2015: "American Spoon's Sour Cherry Preserves are so packed with fruit, it's basically like spreading soft, cooked whole cherries onto your bread."

The seductive sweetness distilled from Michigan Sugar Maples commingled with zesty tomatoes, spices and seasonings is fabulous on beef, pork, poultry and baked beans. The balanced flavor of this maple bbq sauce has almost universal appeal!

This beautifully balanced salsa features tiny chunks of toasted pumpkin seeds and flecks of chile de arbol in a bright, fresh blend of tomatoes and red bell peppers. Its medium spice makes it universally beloved for both entertaining and cooking.

A bold, smoky, and deeply complex take on classic tomato-based barbecue sauce (think Kansas City-style). This thick sauce is the perfect companion to ribs and robust grilled meats, and it’s just as delicious on poultry.

This sophisticated mustard features whole yellow and black mustard seeds soaked in vinegar and Michigan sparkling wine. The seeds become plump, tender and toothsome as they’re infused with the wine’s complexity and then burst with every taste, releasing their flavor in a perfect balance of sweet and heat. This delicious elemental specialty pairs beautifully with a range of foods, especially robust fare like burgers, steak and cured meats.

A classic Midwestern condiment made with Northern Michigan honey. Thick, creamy, and rich with butter, this mustard is hot and sweet and perfect for almost any sandwich.

American Spoon's Apricot Jam is bright and lush, with a familiar flavor that's like biting into a fresh apricot. Made from crushed apricots grown for us by Marty Jelinek out on Michigan's Leelanau Peninsula, with a splash of orange juice, honey, and orange blossom water. This vibrant jam is perfect on thick buttered toast or for simple baking.

A classic Chocolate Fudge Sauce for classic sundaes. Ours features deeply delicious craft chocolate from Askinosie Chocolate in Missouri, with rich Midwestern cream and a hint of vanilla. Almost everyone at American Spoon has admitted to standing in front of the fridge and eating this straight out of the jar. We just can't resist its full chocolaty flavor and thick, silky texture. Spoon it over ice cream, smooth it over cakes, or dip fresh berries in it. Or, like us, just grab a spoon. A 2016 Good Food Awards Winner.