The holidays have come and gone and hopefully everyone is recovering from the hectic and indulgent days and nights that the holidays sometimes visit upon us.
We’re gearing up for 2015, what an exciting year it will be! We’re looking forward to participating in our local Cowboy Festival in April and various other venues around Santa Clarita in 2015 and the Los Angeles County Fair later this year.
We offer home made jams, preserves and butters made from locally sourced seasonal fruits. Our fruit is from our own Farmers Market at the College of the Canyons and Francisco’s on the 126 freeway in Fillmore.
We had an amazing response to our jams during the holiday season. The word through the “grapevine” is that our jams are some of the best that folks have ever tasted. And the best part is that they are made here in Santa Clarita by hand in small batches with locally sourced fruit.
Our most popular jams are blackberry, raspberry and peach. Our apple butters are extremely popular with one return customer asking that we make a larger jar of it so she doesn’t have to order as often. Others simply ration their apple butter on their oatmeal. We still have a small supply of peach jams along with our other offerings. As the seasons change, so will my jams and we’re currently working on some new flavors to present.
While I can’t wait until late spring to start making jams for you from the new crop of stone fruits, we still have a small supply of apricot, nectarine and peach jams. You can taste the difference not only in the fruit, but also in the jams. We use fresh fruit, white cane sugar and lemon juice. Other additions depending on the flavor can include Saigon cinnamon and Madagascar vanilla. I use only the finest ingredients, traditional Mauviel copper jam kettles to ensure my jams are of the best possible quality.
During our fall and winter months, apples and pears are in season and at their peak! Try one of our wonderful butters; they come plain or spiced. They taste great on oatmeal, scones and grits. They can also be brushed on ham or other meat to impart a nice crust and flavor. Blood Oranges are just now coming into season, so look for our delicious marmalades featuring this unique orange.
Cedar Glen Jams & Preserves make wonderful gifts. Parents, and especially grandparents who may remember the art of preserving, will appreciate homemade jams and preserves. Teachers, co-workers and even hard to please friends will enjoy something made with love.
We have free local delivery and gift wrapping is free! Visit us at www.cedarglenjams.com or call us at 661-714-0412.