Village Harvest Preserves
Tree-ripened -- Santa Clara Valley grown -- Hand made...
Village Harvest volunteers make hand made preserves from specially selected, often organically grown, tree-ripened fruit. Proceeds support our efforts to alleviate local hunger with locally grown food.
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Our preserves include many unusual and tasty items you may not find anywhere else. Availability is often limited, and when we run out we're out until next season.
If you have a favorite, please feel free to order ahead so we know how much to make.
Enjoy!
How to order preserves:
- Contact sales@villageharvest.org to confirm availability of the items you'd like to order, and to arrange for pickup, shipment, or possible local delivery.
- Payment methods accepted are checks and PayPal (which accepts major credit cards).
How to pay for preserves by credit card:
After confirming item availability and finalizing your order (see above), you may pay for preserves using the PayPal secure payment service, which accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. Enter the payment amount in the "Unit Price" text box, then click the "Continue" link in the lower left near "Don't have a PayPal account?" A PayPal account is NOT required.
2009/2010 Season List:
The list below describes the preserves we have made in the 2009 season. Unless otherwise noted, prices of all jams are $5 per 7 oz jar and vinegars are $6 per 8 oz. bottle. "Premium" jams are $7 per jar and "Premium" vinegars are $8 per bottle.
Last updated July 15, 2010. Almost out! Before ordering, please contact sales@villageharvest.org and let us confirm availability first.
| Preserves | Availability |
Blenheim Apricot Jam (reduced sugar) | Limited |
| Black Mission Fig Jam One of our most popular preserves. We worked hard to come up with a preserve which really shows off the hint of vanilla and natural berry flavors in Black Mission Figs. Very little sugar is needed to compliment the sweetness of figs ripened on the trees. | Sold Out |
| Premium Pomegranate Jelly A beautiful, jewel-like jelly, with reduced sugar to preserve the sweet-tart taste of the pomegranates. A holiday favorite. | Sold Out |
| Wild Plum Jam Every once in a while we come across fruit that makes a very special preserve. This is one of those times. This wild plum preserve is full of luscious plum and raspberry flavor. It’s not to be missed. | Limited |
| Santa Rosa Plum Jam Santa Rosa Plums were bred by Luther Burbank especially to be grown in this area of the world. Fragrant and sweet when tree ripened which is unfortunately not how many people experience them from the stores. This is a very traditional plum jam. Great alternative to strawberry or grape. | Sold Out |
| Premium Pluot Raspberry Jam An unusual and delicious combination of raspberry and Flavor King Pluot. | Sold Out |
| Premium Black Tartarian Cherry Jam: These cherry jams are possible through Andy's Orchard who grows an amazing variety of cherries. Our cherry jam is handmade from luscious, fresh, whole pitted cherries full of berry flavors and a hint of almond. | Limited |
| Premium Quince Marmalade Rare and delicious. | Limited |
| Fruit Vinegars | Availability |
| Black Mission Fig Vinegar A sweet, fruity vinegar that brings out the vanilla & berry flavors of the black mission figs. Makes an excellent salad dressing with salt, pepper, and a little olive oil. | Sold Out |
| Apricot White Balsamic Vinegar Oh... my.... gosh... in our opinion this is one of the most incredible original concoctions that VH has developed. So delicious you'll eat it with a spoon. What do you do with it? Taste it and get inspired! | Sold Out |
| Premium Pomegranate Vinegar For when you want that beautiful ruby red and just a touch of fruit flavor on your salads. Beautiful in the jar and as gifts. | Sold Out |
| Special Order Items | Availability |
| Private Labeling We do make special orders of preserves that can be private labeled for your tree or orchard. These make terrific gifts and are wonderful as favors for special occasions. Contact us to tell us about your project. | Special Order |
Currently Sold Out or Not Available
| Preserves | Availability |
| Meyer Lemon Marmalade For lemon lovers! Another one of our most popular preserves. This is a milder marmalade than our award winning Eureka Lemon Marmalade. | Sold Out |
| Eureka Lemon Marmalade For lemon lovers! Like having a lemon drop on your bagels. Eureka Lemons are the classic lemon in the market. This marmalade is very lemony and may make you pucker with the fresh taste of lemons. It makes a great filling for cakes. | Sold Out |
| Blood Orange Marmalade Our first marmalade made from sweet oranges -- with a beautiful color twist and the distinctive aromatic quality of Blood Oranges. | Sold Out |
| French Plum Jam (low sugar) French Plums is one of the types of orchards that were prolific in Santa Clara Valley. There are very few orchards remaining in our valley and we’re fortunate to still be able to harvest them. French plums are naturally sweet so very little sugar is needed. | Sold Out |
| Baby Crawford Peach Jam (low sugar) Baby Crawfords are considered the quintessential peach and Andy's Orchard, the source of our peaches is credited with being the ones to save this variety from a hybridizer's toss pile. | Sold Out |
| Flavor King Pluot Jam From Andy's Orchard, Flavor King Pluots are considered one of the best pluots. Very much like a Santa Rosa Plum but with intense watermelon flavors. | Sold Out |
| English Rose Jelly An unusual and delicious jelly made by steeping rose petals in syrup, with a beautiful pale color. | Sold Out |
Green Gage Plum Jam (European) | Sold Out |
| Kumquat Marmalade This is an old fashioned marmalade with chunks of kumquats. Kumquats are tiny citrus fruits that taste like a cross between tangerine and orange and pack a punch of flavor. Enjoy it while we’re still crazy enough to take the time to make it. | Sold Out |
| Pineapple Guava Jam (low sugar) Pineapple Guavas or Feijoas are considered to be a California native. Often used as commercial landscaping, many people are surprised to learn how tropical tasting these green fruit can be. | Not Available |
Seville Orange Marmalade "This is an exceptional product, not to be missed if one gets a chance to try it. The fact that it has produced by innovative and philanthropic people is a double bonus, but it stands tall on it's own." Paul Anderson, Orange Marmalade Reviewer | Not Available |