It's All About the Story

Sarabeth’s Kitchen is a classic mom-and pop success story. Sarabeth and Bill Levine started small and gained a rabid local following. People would stand in long lines waiting for Sarabeth’s handmade pastries and preserves. The couple’s attention to detail and natural ingredients has not changed since they opened in 1981, and these days their legions of fans include four children and twelve grandchildren. New Yorkers still love them, and out-of-towners stuff their bags with their famous fruit spreads, cookies and cakes. This is one of her sweeter, more tropical preserves, packed with punchy pineapple and silky mango. It’s got a lot of texture, so whir it in a blender to smooth it out. For a salsa-like spread or glaze, give it a whir with lime juice and a dash of chile powder.