Spring has arrived!

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Now that Spring is in full swing, why not add a refreshing and fruity touch to your pantry with Vermont Harvest’s jams, jellies and conserves? Whether it be our Badabing Cherry Marmalade, Blueberry Bourbon Conserve or Banana Berry Jam, we have flavours for everyone and every occasion. Look on our website store to find the…

The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift

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With Mother’s Day right around the corner, look no further for a perfect gift or gift basket for the whole family to enjoy. We have a variety of locally sourced products including biscuits, chocolates, sauces, jams and more. My personal favourites would be the Burks Traditional Maple Shortbread, perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth,…

Best By Dates.

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I often get asked, what the best by date actually means for Jams, Jellies and Conserves and so on? It is really just that,   it tastes better because it is fresher. Maybe the fruit tastes more fruity or fresh!  But what it doesn’t mean is expired.   First of all sugar is a wonderful preservative. Secondly,…

The History and Art of Making Jam

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Blueberry, pineapple, banana, blackberry: delicious whole fruits combine with a few other natural ingredients to make the sweet homemade jams we have known and loved for decades. From spreading it on your favorite breads to topping your pancakes, jams stand the test of time as a classic homemade staple. Jam has a history as rich…