North Woods Red Raspberry - NEW

Washington State red raspberries are responsible for the summer fresh, rich, sweet taste of this delicious jam with a lovely burgundy red color. There is nothing like homemade. Try it on hot biscuits, scones, toast or my favorite - vanilla ice cream.

Contents: Red raspberries and sugar.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods Strawberry Jam - NEW

Washington State strawberries make a jam that should be spread lavishly on biscuits, toast, and scones so thick that you have to lick it up as it drips off the sides. Use it to make a strawberry glazed ham for that special touch (see recipe below).

Contents: Strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and pectin.
1/2 pint jar

Try Mary's recipe for North Woods Strawberry Glazed Ham

North Woods Strawberry Preserves - NEW

Whole (sometimes half pieces depending on berry size) strawberries are floating in a sea of luscious red strawberry syrup. Spoon in onto ice cream, let French toast and waffles swim in it or eat it right out of the jar - yummy!

Contents: Strawberries and sugar.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods Fresh Apricot Jam - NEW

The fresh sweet-tart taste of Washington State apricots is like a bite of summer in this golden jam. I love it on my morning toast, but its uses are many. Some recipe ideas using this delicious jam are included below for you to try and enjoy.

Contents: Apricots, sugar, pectin, lemon juice.
1/2 pint jar

Try Mary's recipes for:
Vegetables with a North Woods Apricot Sauce
Yams with Spiced Apricot Sauce

North Woods Mountain Huckleberry Jam - NEW

Purple jewels from the mountains of Washington Sate - we call them HUCKLEBERRIES. These little berries have a unique and wonderful flavor all their own. If I’m lucky enough to beat the bears to them and I don’t spill my bucket full as I walk back down the mountain after picking for hours, they turn into a true treat from the mountains - North Woods Mountain Huckleberry Jam. Use it on hot biscuits, scones, or toast. Put it on ice cream or spread it on thin crepes, role and sprinkle with powdered sugar - wow! It also makes for a very special gift if you can part with a jar.

Contents: Huckleberries, sugar, lemon juice, water and pectin.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods Honey Pear Butter

Washington State Bartlett Pears are hand selected for this very special pear butter. There is just the right amount of honey and sugar added for a fresh from the tree taste. The home-style technique used produces a fruit butter like Grandma used to make. This light, honey-yellow spread is wonderful with hot biscuits and toast or top hot cereals such as oatmeal when you don’t have fresh fruit.

Contents: Bartlett Pears, honey, sugar.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods Apple Butter

The fresh apples of Washington State and a special, secret blend of spices, make this apple butter mouthwateringly delicious. It tastes like an apple pie in a jar - perhaps even better than Grandma used to make. Use it on hot biscuits, pancakes, and waffles or heat it up and put it on ice cream - yummy!

Contents: Apples, sugar and spices.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods Peach Honey Butter

The essence of fresh Washington peaches is a gourmet delight in this butter. Use it on hot biscuits, croissants or scones. This beautiful spread has the color of amber honey. It’s great stirred into BBQ sauce and used to glaze pork chops or ribs.

Contents: Peaches, honey, sugar, and spices.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods White Grenache Wine Jelly

This gourmet jelly is a special accompaniment to chicken, turkey and game hens as well as being delicious served with cream cheese on crackers or with rolls and croissants. A chicken sandwich with this jelly and cream cheese is terrific. The white Grenache wine produces a very pretty pastel pink jelly with a light sweet taste.

Contents: White Grenache wine, lemon juice, sugar and pectin.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods Party Pear Jam

Washington State Bartlett Pears are really showcased in this colorful and delicious jam. It is terrific on hot scones, toast, fresh hot breads or top ice cream. The light honey colored preserve is speckled with chunks of red maraschino cherries while suspended crushed pineapple tidbits swirl within.

Contents: Pears, lemon juice, pineapple, pectin, sugar, and maraschino cherries.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods Party Pear Jam w/Splenda

This is the exact recipe as the original Party Pear Jam. Splenda has been substituted for the sugar. It is deliciously rich. Please note that due to the Splenda, the jam does not set up as solid as the original version.

Contents: Pears, lemon juice, pineapple, pectin, Splenda and maraschino cherries.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods Sangria Wine Jelly

I call this a “Party in a Jar”. This gourmet jelly is a special accompaniment to turkey and game hens as well as being delicious served with cream cheese on crackers or with biscuits and croissants.

Peanut butter never had it so good! During a sampling one afternoon a lady said “This tastes fermented.” I guess one of us wasn’t listening when I said “Wine.”

Contents: Sangria Wine, lemon juice, sugar and pectin.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods Cinnamon-Apple Jelly

This is a bright red jelly that tastes like a candied apple only better. Washington State apples star in this cinnamony gourmet treat. Spread this beautiful red jelly lavishly on fresh bread or biscuits and enjoy. The color makes it a great holiday item. Place a jar of this jelly, a jar of the green Jalapeno Jam, a scone mix and a pretty kitchen towel in a basket and you have the perfect gift.

Contents: Apples, lemon juice, water, red food coloring, pectin, sugar and spices.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods Sweet Corn Relish

Yakima Valley sweet corn and peppers are blended with sugar and spices for a gourmet taste treat. It is great used as a side with sandwiches - especially hamburgers. Add it to potato or macaroni salads or serve it with fish. It’s delish!

Contents: Sweet corn, green bell peppers, sweet red bell peppers, celery, onion, sugar, vinegar and spices.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods Zesty Corn Relish

This colorful relish is a mouthwatering blend of Yakima Valley sweet corn and savory peppers. The recipe is basically the same as for the sweet relish with a little added “snap”. It is delicious with sandwiches, fish, chicken or added to salads.

Contents: Sweet corn, green bell peppers, sweet red peppers, celery, onion, vinegar and spices.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods Rhubarb Conserve

Rhubarb from our North Woods Garden is used in this rich and tasty treat. The flavor is tremendous with pork roast, roasted chicken and turkey, or with barbequed salmon. It’s good with biscuits and English muffins for a special morning wake-up with coffee or tea.

Contents: Rhubarb, raisins, oranges and sugar.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods Apricot Jalapeno Jelly

This beautiful and unique jelly is the perfect side with halibut, cod or sea bass. Use it instead of tarter sauce with battered fish. It’s great with salmon and sausage. Chunks of dried apricots seem to float in a gold/red jelly.

Contents: Jalapeno peppers, sweet red bell peppers, apricots, sugar, vinegar, pectin and food coloring.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods Sweet Onion & Red Pepper Dip

This versatile gourmet relish was inspired by the request of my neighbor Sam. It can be used as a dip for chips, accompaniment for meats - especially with grilled hamburgers, or blend with cream cheese to make an absolutely delicious spread for bread or to use as a thicker dip. Walla Walla Sweet Onions are responsible for the wonderful flavor in this pretty, red salsa style preserve.

Contents: Walla Walla Sweet Onions, sweet red bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, celery, sugar, vinegar, pectin, salt and spices.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods Holiday Pepper Sauce

This is a delicious blend of sweet and savory peppers that are grown in the Yakima Valley. This colorful sauce with its red and green vegetables makes a lovely hors d’oeuvre when poured over cream cheese and served with crackers. Use it as a dip for bread, a condiment for meats, glaze a pork roast or stir it into coleslaw. Use your imagination ~ enjoy!

Contents: Green bell peppers, sweet red bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, vinegar, sugar, and pectin.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods Jalapeno Jam

What a delicious attention getter this is! In this pretty green jam there is a combination of a little hot and a little sweet that is hard to resist. Serve it with cream cheese and crackers or crusty French bread. It’s a great condiment with any “South of the Border” entrée. It goes nicely with chicken, fish and pork.

Contents: Jalapeno peppers, green bell peppers, vinegar, sugar, pectin, lime juice and food coloring.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods Peach Chutney

This chutney made from the fresh peaches of Washington State has a rich, bold flavor. It is especially good with pork, spicy sausage and salmon. It also makes a great glaze for ham.

Contents: Peaches, raisins, green bell pepper, sugar, ginger, and spices.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods Peach-Habanero Preserves

This peach marmalade is HOT STUFF with a rich, unforgettable flavor. It is terrific blended with cream cheese and used as a spread for biscuits. It is excellent served with pork, fish and poultry. Use it as a condiment or bake it into the meat. After your first bite and your taste buds have been alerted to the “tingle” of the habanero peppers, you will find yourself digging through the golden preserves for the big, juicy chunks of flavorful orange-spicy peaches.

Contents: Peaches, oranges, habanero peppers, sugar, honey and flavorings.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods Blueberry Preserves

Our own north woods garden produces fat, juicy blueberries that are showcased in this special preserve. This beautiful, dark purple-blue preserve is just bursting with flavor. It is superb on your favorite breads, use it as a topping on ice cream and cakes, swirl it into muffin batter, or try it on waffles or French toast and sprinkle with powdered sugar - yummy!

Contents: Blueberries, lemons, sugar and water.
1/2 pint jar

North Woods Golden Delicious Applesauce - Unsweetened

North Woods Red Delicious Applesauce - Unsweetened

Our north woods applesauce captures the fresh, sweet, juicy goodness of the Washington State apple in a jar. There is no added sugar. The kids love it as much as the adults. It tastes great. All you need to add is a bowl and a spoon. Put it on pancakes or stir it into cake, muffin and cookie recipes. I usually have three varieties - Red Delicious, Golden Delicious and Jonagold.

The finished product is jars of glowing preserves and relishes that resemble holiday lights in the sun with glowing flavors to match.