This year the fig trees were slow about ripening, because of the lack of rain for a few weeks, then when the rains came all those little green figs began ripening. They are sweet little bites of goodness that are very good for you. When I do the preserves, I leave then whole and let them cook slowly in a sugar-honey syrup with some thinly sliced lemon. They begin to soften and become clear but usually hold their shape. I love these right out of the jar and especially on fresh hot biscuits or toast. That will get your day started and make you happy to get going. I hope you enjoy these as much as we do. Come winter you will be glad to open a jar of these for that yummy warm feeling.
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This year the fig trees were slow about ripening, because of the lack of rain for a few weeks, then ... more

Smaller size-These pear preserves are SO good! Picked fresh from our family tree, skinned, then cooked low and slow using organic ingredients. All that’s missing is the ice cream! Whip up some pancakes add nuts and you have a wonderfully delicious breakfast. You can even pair with yogurt for a healthy snack. What an excellent way to enjoy a taste of Autumn. Try some today!
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Smaller size-These pear preserves are SO good! Picked fresh from our family tree, skinned, then cooked low and slow using ... more

These pear preserves are SO good! Picked fresh from our family tree, skinned, then cooked low and slow using organic ingredients. All that’s missing is the ice cream! Whip up some pancakes add nuts and you have a wonderfully delicious breakfast. You can even pair with yogurt for a healthy snack. What an excellent way to enjoy a taste of Autumn. Try some today!
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These pear preserves are SO good! Picked fresh from our family tree, skinned, then cooked low and slow using organic ... more

Our Navaho, Arapaho, and Black Satin thornless blackberries are grown in our fruit orchard in Cottonwood, Alabama. I pick blackberries from mid May to mid June. You have to have blackberry jelly for a PB & J sandwich! Delicious on a buttered biscuit, too!
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Our Navaho, Arapaho, and Black Satin thornless blackberries are grown in our fruit orchard in Cottonwood, Alabama. I pick blackberries ... more

Our peppers are grown in our garden in Cottonwood, Alabama. Jalapeno, Sweet Banana, Cayenne, and Bell peppers. This blend is a little heat with sweet for a delicious combination. I always serve Hot Pepper Jelly on a Ritz Cracker with cream cheese.
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Our peppers are grown in our garden in Cottonwood, Alabama. Jalapeno, Sweet Banana, Cayenne, and Bell peppers. This blend is ... more

Our Mayhaws are grown in our fruit orchard in Cottonwood, Alabama. The Mayhaws ripen in the month of May and resemble a miniature red apple. Each stem has long thorns. We usually shake the tree and gather the Mayhaw berries on the ground. It is a beautiful red color and delicious on buttered toast.
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Our Mayhaws are grown in our fruit orchard in Cottonwood, Alabama. The Mayhaws ripen in the month of May and ... more

This jam has all the flavor of an old world chutney but the consistency of jam. At first taste the fall spices create an amazing fruit pie taste, then it finishes with a hint of candied ginger. This not-too-sweet jam is great on anything buttered (of course!), but would also enhance grilled meats and sauces. We use sand pears from a gnarly old tree on our family farm. My 74 year old father remembers it being "the old pear tree" when when he was just a kid. Some things just get better with age.
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This jam has all the flavor of an old world chutney but the consistency of jam. At first taste the ... more

Give the gift of homemade goodness this season or grab a variety for yourself. Pear jams and pepper jelly! Made from organic produce and organic ingredients. The set includes three 4 oz jars. What more could you ask for?
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Give the gift of homemade goodness this season or grab a variety for yourself. Pear jams and pepper jelly! Made ... more

My personal favorite! Freshly picked pears from our family tree, spliced with the flavors of ginger and lemon. This jam is sure to give your palate all that it’s been looking for.
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My personal favorite! Freshly picked pears from our family tree, spliced with the flavors of ginger and lemon. This jam ... more

Sometimes I just want to try something different so I came up with a line of Jalapeno pepper jellies. I love them myself and my whole family always tests my pepper jellies so they are fans. It gives everyone a chance to have the flavor or fruit they like. My crabapples usually don't produce much every year, but this year they were full of fruit. I never waste anything, so I try and collect them before the deer do as they are a favorite of theirs. I cook down the little jewels and save the pretty reddish pink juice. So I decided to try my recipe of pepper jelly on them. My trees are not sprayed with any chemicals and have had nothing added to the soil but minerals. So they are completely free of harmful things and is something we all want to strive for is good clean chemical free foods. Hope you try my new pepper jelly as it will be in limited supplies and would make a great Christmas gift as would all my pepper jellies. Thanks for looking.
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Sometimes I just want to try something different so I came up with a line of Jalapeno pepper jellies. I ... more

This is a very old recipe given to me by an elderly neighbor. There is no honey in the recipe. I believe the name derives from the rich depth of flavor created by the pears, pineapple and vanilla. Pear Honey is just absolutely wonderful on anything buttered. If you look online, you'll find people arguing about the name. Silly people, just eat it!! We use sand pears from a gnarly old tree on our family farm. My 74 year old father remembers it being "the old pear tree" when when he was just a kid. Some things just get better with age.
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This is a very old recipe given to me by an elderly neighbor. There is no honey in the recipe. ... more

Classic Pear Preserves like grandma used to make. Pears, sugar, lemon juice and cook until you get tired. We use sand pears from a gnarly old tree on our family farm. My 74 year old father remembers it being "the old pear tree" when when he was just a kid. Some things just get better with age.
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Classic Pear Preserves like grandma used to make. Pears, sugar, lemon juice and cook until you get tired. We use ... more

We planted these pumpkins from organic seed in the Spring. Once harvested they were roasted then turned into this wonderful pumpkin butter. Creamy, delicious, and made with nothing but the best ingredients.This is a recipe that has been passed down for years in my family for sweet potato pies. It’s been modified to bring out the sweet pumpkin flavor of this butter. Use it as a spread on toast or on a sandwich.You could even add eggs to use it as a pumpkin pie filling!
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We planted these pumpkins from organic seed in the Spring. Once harvested they were roasted then turned into this wonderful ... more

Our most popular jam! My husband (pepper head that he is) tweaked this recipe until he had the most amazing SASSY Apricot Jam. Have no fear, it isn't "hot" but it is zesty. We don't usually eat this like regular jam, but it adds a whole new dimension to a sausage biscuit! This is the most awesome jam! It great as a dippinng sauce for grilled pork or chicken, poured over cream cheese or added to BBQ sauce or stir-fry! Hubby loves it on vanilla ice cream. (I know, I know, but I love him) This jam is made with dried apricots, ripe bell peppers and habaneros. (Did you know habaneros have a fruity flavor?) Note that cooking will increase heat level.
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Our most popular jam! My husband (pepper head that he is) tweaked this recipe until he had the most amazing ... more

Sweet and mildly spicy, we have found all kinds of uses for Pepper Jelly. Great on toast, excellent on bagels with cream cheese,& fantastic as a dip for chicken nuggets! This versatile condiment is made from organically grow peppers from our garden & features Peppers from Hawkins Homestead Farm! We love it and are thrilled to offer to you - our Market Family!
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Sweet and mildly spicy, we have found all kinds of uses for Pepper Jelly. Great on toast, excellent on bagels ... more

Sweet and mildly spicy, we have found all kinds of uses for Pepper Jelly. Great on toast, excellent on bagels with cream cheese,& fantastic as a dip for chicken nuggets! This versatile condiment is made from organically grow peppers from our garden & features Peppers from Hawkins Homestead Farm! We love it and are thrilled to offer to you - our Market Family!
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Sweet and mildly spicy, we have found all kinds of uses for Pepper Jelly. Great on toast, excellent on bagels ... more

This is a new creation for me as I really like sweet and hot jellies to use on cream cheese for spreads on crackers, they are great on meats, poultry for grilling, and also for that zip to greens for those who like a little hot in cold winter dishes. My family all love hot spicy foods so we use them when ever we can and one favorite is add it to hot out the oven cornbread or biscuits. We haven't tried this one yet but I can tell you we will use it in the above methods as we do the hot pepper jellies I have made. It will be a little difference in the taste but the sweet heat will be there. It should be wonderful, so try it with me and let me know. I use my home grown blueberries, jalapenos, all peppers, no chemicals fresh made.I find different ways you find to use it. Its from my home kitchen with love to yours and my family pantry savers. Thank you for looking.
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This is a new creation for me as I really like sweet and hot jellies to use on cream cheese ... more