India, May 13 -- There's something undeniably comforting about a spoonful of jam - especially when it's made with love, ripe fruit and a story behind it. From royal kitchens to indie food labs, seasonal fruit spreads are stirring up a delicious comeback. No longer confined to store-bought jars, today's jams are personal, artisanal and bursting with nostalgia.

Even the royals are in on it. Meghan Markle's raspberry spread - yes, that Duchess of Sussex - sparked quite the buzz recently, though it didn't quite replicate the strawberry jam success of last year. Meanwhile, the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, is busy crafting her own plum jam recipe. If the palace pantry's doing DIY, we're definitely in a jam renaissance.

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