Shokupan Donuts

As a kid, I was infatuated with Goober Grape, the Smucker’s brand of peanut butter and jelly spread (who wasn’t?). I was fascinated by its iconic tan and purple stripes and how they filled the jar that way. As an adult, I had a similar feeling of wonder when I discovered beautiful jars of Japanese layered milk and fruit jams. Japanese milk jam is made by cooking down milk, cream, and sugar until thickened. It is often flavored with tea and sometimes paired with a complementary fruit jam. He