Small-batch jam with electrolytes for big miles and long days in the backcountry.
Standing in the grocery aisle before a 4-day backpacking trip, I turned to my best friend Austin: "There's no way I'm putting THAT glass jar of jam in MY backpack." Heavy, breakable, and missing the nutrients needed for long miles.
That's when it hit: why has nobody made a jam for the outdoors?
So we got to work and created Jesse Jams. Perfect for summit PB&Js, backcountry charcuterie, or straight from the pouch, it tastes great wherever you take it. 100% all-natural, small-batch, no preservatives. Just real fruit (and real electrolytes) doing what they're supposed to do.
Real, sun-ripened fruit, slow-cooked in small batches
All-natural, no preservatives, nothing that doesn't belong
Packable, spreadable, resealable — jam that works wherever you take it
400mg electrolytes per pouch — keeps you hydrated
Electrolytes: 400mg per pouch (125mg sodium, 275mg potassium)
Servings: 4 × 25g servings per pouch
- If using for PB&Js: 6-8 sandwiches
- If using as an all-natural energy gel alternative: equivalent to 4 × 25g carb gels per pouch
Storage: Refrigerate within two days of opening.
Supplement, not replace: On big efforts, pair it with your usual sodium-heavy drink mix. Jesse Jams helps fill the electrolyte gap it often leaves.
Every day: Even off the trail, it's a real boost, supporting hydration and muscle function.
Tastes better too: The salt from the electrolytes actually balances the jam's sweetness!
Storage:
Refrigerate within two days of opening.
Why this jam works for athletes:
Fueling on the move comes down to how quickly your body can absorb and use carbs, and hold onto the fluids that carry them. Your gut has two main pathways: glucose and fructose. You get the fastest energy when both are used at once. Real fruit does this naturally: its natural sugars, when added to the sugar traditionally found in jam, break down into glucose and fructose together, giving you that same dual-pathway absorption your body's built for. Add electrolytes, and you're replacing what you sweat out too, not just fueling up.
What This Means Out There:
- Fast, steady energy: Quick carbs with a smooth digestion curve and no sugar-crash spike.
- Real hydration: Electrolytes help your body hold onto fluid, not just pass through it.
- Easier on the stomach: No gums, stabilizers, or preservatives to upset your gut.
- Real-food benefits: Fruit brings antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and natural acidity that support digestion.
Of course, you don't need to be mid-hike to enjoy it. It's just as good on a PB&J, or straight from the pouch, any day of the week.
Bottom line:
Jam gives your body the fast carbs and electrolytes it needs to keep moving, plus everything else real fruit brings that a lab-made packet never will.
all-natural
400mg electrolytes
packs flat
what we stand for
Jesse Jams is a proud participant of 1% for the Planet — we donate at least 1% of every sale to environmental nonprofits working to protect the outdoor spaces we love to explore.
We make jam to fuel your adventures, so it only makes sense to help keep those adventures possible.
"The electrolytes made me skeptical, but honestly? It tasted incredible. As good as any small-batch, local country store jam I've had...The idea is that you can take it on a hike or a run or a camping trip instead of a typical electrolyte gel, or simply put it on toast, like I'm about to do"
Chelsea Collier — Editor for Food Network
"It has all the carbs and sodium a gel would, but it's actually delicious. Bonus points for a great brand name."
Dario DiGiulio — Tech Editor for PinkBike
"What started out as a desire to have transportable jam on backpacking trips turned into a brand... I would rather lick a battery than eat most of the current gels on the market. This, on the other hand, is some artisanal good shit."
Mike Ferrentino — Editor at NSMB
"Jesse Jams takes a different approach to ride fuel with electrolyte-infused jam packaged in a resealable pouch designed for multiple servings... aimed at riders looking for steady energy without the typical gel format."
Ron Koch — Editor at Mountain Bike Action
If your order arrives damaged or you're not satisfied for any reason, email us at hello@jessejams.us within 30 days of delivery. You choose — full refund or replacement.
Real fruit, natural ingredients, and zero chemicals or preservatives. That's it. No fillers, no weird stuff.
Yes — all ingredients are plant-based. We're not officially certified, but Jesse Jams is vegan.
Yes — all ingredients are gluten-free. We're not officially certified, but Jesse Jams is gluten-free.
Unopened pouches are shelf-stable — no refrigeration needed. Once opened, keep it in the fridge and use within a few days.
Every pouch has a best-by date printed on the label — typically about one year from the production date.
Orders typically arrive within 5–8 business days.
