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.
Ingredients: Boysenberries, sugar, corn syrup, citric acid, fruit pectin
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tbsp (20g)
Servings per container: 17
Amount per Serving
Calories: 50
Total fat: 0g
Sodium: 0mg
Total Carbohydrate: 13g
(Sugars: 12g)
Protein: 0g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tbsp (20g)
Servings per container: 17
Amount per Serving
Calories: 50
Total fat: 0g
Sodium: 0mg
Total Carbohydrate: 13g
(Sugars: 12g)
Protein: 0g
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27 reviews
Delicious jam
Jan 22, 2025 | By ROBERT S.
Very easy to order, order came quickly and product is great.
ROBERT S.
Real boysenberry flavor
Jan 7, 2025 | By T S C
Boysenberries' special flavor rises above the sweetness of the sugar used to make the preserves.
T S C
Mrs. D
Dec 27, 2024 | By Judith D.
The best preserves I have ever eaten.
Judith D.
We like it a lot.
Oct 21, 2024 | By Bruce M.
We like it a lot. I finally found this brand. Could hardly find a Boysenberry Seedless Jam anywhere. My wife is very picky.
Bruce M.
Boysenberry jam
Sep 11, 2024 | By Nick S.
Have not found another jam like this one, great jam
Nick S.
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.
boysenberry seedless jam - rare and wonderful
Jun 11, 2024 | By Eliz C.
hardly anyone else makes boysenberry jam. This is seedless and very nice indeed. I've been getting it from Monastery for years, although usually thru the local market. I'll miss it!
Eliz C.
Delicious
May 14, 2024 | By Susan S.
The Boysenberry jam has been our favorite as long as I can remember. The sweetness and quality of this jam is appreciated by us and guests whom we serve it to. It is also our go to for hostess gifts ! Delivery is always fast, and well packaged.
Susan S.
86 year old women
Apr 9, 2024 | By Carolyn R.
Great Just like before
Carolyn R.
My Favorite
Mar 30, 2024 | By Candace
This delicious preserve is made of Blackberries and without the seeds! I'm tempted to eat it with a spoon!
Candace
Preserves
Mar 8, 2024 | By Katie is
Prompt delivery, repeat customer, quality product
Katie is
THE BEST THERE IS!
Mar 1, 2024 | By palmer h.
After trying other brands, I panicked when my local store went out of business and I couldn't get the Trappist preserves. a friend told me to check online for another distributor and. low and behold, the Monastery site popped up.! I am here to tell you that there is no better brand than this... for cost, for flavor, for purity. Do yourself the ultimate favor ,,, buy it by the case!
palmer h.
Boysenberry Jam is perfect
Oct 13, 2023 | By Stephanie
I had been trying purchase the boysenberry jam for nearly a year but it was never available. I bought a case after so much anticipation, never having tried Trappist Preserves before. I was not disappointed. Full of fruit flavor, seedless and smooth. I will enjoy every jar and hope to be get another case next year.
Stephanie
Wonderful
Oct 9, 2023 | By Greg P.
My wife's favorite is Boysenberry she's been waiting patiently for this to be back in stock. I bought her 12 jars as soon as I knew it was available. This jam is the best, the quickness of my order shipping, the excellent way the jars were packed the ease of ordering everything went quickly with no problems. I highly recommend all the Monastery products you will not be disappointed. My wife is thrilled to have Boysenberry back in stock.
Greg P.
Boysenberry jam
Oct 9, 2023 | By Curt f.
Boysenberry is my favorite flavorin the world! Thank you so much for providing it for people who adore it!
Curt f.
Boysenberry Jam is perfect
Oct 8, 2023 | By Stephanie
I had been trying purchase the boysenberry jam for nearly a year but it was never available. I bought a case after so much anticipation, never having tried Trappist Preserves before. I was not disappointed. Full of fruit flavor, seedless and smooth. I will enjoy every jar and hope to be get another case next year.
Stephanie
The BEST
Aug 19, 2023 | By Lynda
Trappist Bosenberry Jam is top notch! Please make more soon. I need my fix!
Lynda
Delicious Boysenberry!
Feb 16, 2022 | By Andrea M.
Boysenberry tastes amazing! It's like grape+. Very spreadable.
Andrea M.
I love this Jam
Jan 4, 2022 | By Stormy B.
Sadly, they won't ship this to Hawaii, so I have them send it to my niece who takes out four jars for her trouble and then tapes it up and sends it to me! So yes, I even pay double shipping, the jam is THAT good!
Stormy B.
Awesome!!!
Feb 13, 2021 | By Lisa M
I am hooked on your boysenberry jam!!!!! Absolutely love it!!!
Lisa M
Happy Gramy
Sep 29, 2020 | By Roxan G.
Love, love these jams! Even better than my Grandma's.
Roxan G.
Boysenberry Jam!
Apr 16, 2019 | By BARBARA B.
We have decided we can't find the boysenberry jam on a regular enough basis here in MA, so ordering from you has been the best idea I ever had. It's great that we can order a 12-pack and they last us a while. Boysenberry is so scrumptious, we go through a jar in a little over a week. Thank you for making this jam and for having it available for shipping!!
BARBARA B.
BEST OF THE BESTS
Sep 24, 2018 | By Sheila W.
I will never eat another Jam when I can eat the TRAPPIST BOYSENBERRY SEEDLESS JAM! Why should I? this is the best taste in jams I have ever had, Only one store near me where I can find it in Upper West Side of Manhattan and since I have been too busy to get there I found it easier to come here Online to purchase. ....When I get office supply deliveries here at my company I ask the UPS or Fed Ex guys to try it out and their eyes Pop and they asked where to get it too, they actually write it down to show their wives so they will get it too!..It's the BEST OF ALL THE BESTS!!!
Sheila W.
YUM!
Aug 21, 2017 | By Patti B.
Trappist Boysenberry Preserves is my favorite jelly or jam of all time. After a friend has tasted it, I usually give them a gift of a jar. It is hard to find even at stores that carry this brand.
Patti B.
Love it!
Apr 3, 2017 | By Christine
I buy the preserves by the case. Boysenberry is the best. No seeds and a nice fruity flavor. Being from the Midwest, boysenberry is not to be found. When, I'm down to a jar or two, I order a case. My daughter loves it on her peanut butter sandwich. I love it on toast. Yum!
Christine
Yummy
Jan 9, 2017 | By sandy
Trappist Boysenberry is our all-time family favorites jam. We were so disappointed when the local gracery stores stopped shelving it about two years ago. But glad that we can get it fast, fresh and easily via internet. I have a case delivered to work about once a year and pass out six jars to co-workers, keeping six for my family.
sandy
So Yummy!
Dec 29, 2016 | By Myra E.
The Boysenberry jam is amazing! The ordering and shipping process was smooth..
Myra E.