Will Meghan's jam be our jam?

As the Duchess of Sussex's Netflix cooking show returns with a festive episode, Express Royal Editor EMILY FERGUSON samples her As Ever range to see if the premium treats 'inspire moments of joy' or a dollop of dissatisfaction

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THEY may be perfectly packaged and the Instagram influencer’s dream, but are the Duchess of Sussex’s As Ever products really worth the money?

With jam gift boxes retailing at a whopping £32, two jars of honey for £47 and sparkling wine for £68, Meghan’s range isn’t exactly purse-friendly.

Still, that hasn’t deterred the Duchess, as ever, from trying to woo us with her culinary creations.

“As Ever is more than a brand - it’s a love language,” says her website. “This curated collection has been crafted to elevate your everyday and inspire moments of joy.”

Sickly sweet? Just a little, at least when it comes to the marketing spiel.

But what about the taste? For beneath the fancy calligraphy and breathy product descriptions, Meghan’s jams must be, above all, delicious to become our jam.

Luckily, the Express team left no organic sage honeycomb or hibiscus sprinkle unturned in our devoted quest to discover the truth. From spreads to wine, honey to hot drinks, we sampled the Duchess’s 2025 Holiday Collection ahead of the special festive edition of With Love, Meghan, landing on Netflix today.

The third instalment of the cooking show will see the Duchess share her favourite holiday traditions, seasonal crafts and family recipes with stars such as tennis champion Naomi Osaka, Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio and close friend Kelly McKee Zajfen. But it’s also the best opportunity of showcasing her As Ever products, which have been developed in partnership with the streaming giant.

While only US citizens can get their hands on the goodies for now, thanks to our colleagues working Stateside, we successfully secured a hamper of goodies - including the newly released sparkling wine, mulling spice kits and a wedding-scent candle inspired by the day Meghan and Prince Harry married at St George’s Chapel in Windsor to see if they could elevate our lives.