Some of the best flavors in Florida grow wild and never make it to a grocery shelf. Our preserves celebrate exactly those.
Florida-grown fruit, the start of small-batch preserves
These are the flavors of the real Florida landscape, captured in small batches by local makers. Here is a quick tour of the wild pantry and how to use each one.
Seagrape
The seagrape grows along Florida’s coast and produces clusters of tart-sweet fruit each summer. Cooked down, it makes a jelly that tastes like nothing in the store. It is a true coastal Florida flavor, wonderful on toast or alongside a sharp cheese.
Roselle, also called Florida cranberry
Roselle is a hibiscus relative with a bright, tangy, cranberry-like flavor. It makes a ruby-red sauce that is incredible with poultry, pork, or a holiday spread, and it brings the same festive punch as cranberry without the imported berry.
Beautyberry and beyond
Florida is full of native fruits most people walk right past. Turning them into small-batch preserves keeps a piece of the local landscape on your table and supports the makers who forage and cook them.
Why buy local preserves
These are made in small batches by local hands, not mass-produced in a factory. When you buy them, you support someone preserving a genuinely Florida tradition.
Frequently asked questions
What do you eat seagrape jelly with?
Toast, biscuits, a cheese board, or as a glaze for pork and poultry.
Is roselle the same as cranberry?
No, but its bright, tart flavor is so similar that roselle is often called Florida cranberry.
Taste the wild pantry: try our Florida cranberry roselle sauce, papaya hibiscus seagrape jam, or fresh guava jam. See everything on the marketplace.
Cooking and pairing ideas
These preserves are far more versatile than a simple spread. Use seagrape jelly as a glaze for pork or chicken, stir roselle sauce into a vinaigrette, or spoon guava jam over warm brie for an effortless appetizer. They also make thoughtful local gifts, since you will not find these flavors on a supermarket shelf anywhere outside Florida.
Frequently asked questions
How long do small-batch preserves last?
Unopened, they keep for a long time in a cool pantry. Once opened, refrigerate and use within a few weeks.
Are these preserves very sweet?
They balance the natural tartness of the fruit, so they are flavorful and bright rather than cloying.
