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October 2026 Issue
Apple Delights, Cranberry Season & A Pumpkin Treat You'll Love
Hey friends! October is here and we couldn't be more excited — fall is fully in the air, the apples are coming in beautifully, and the kitchen at Sugar Hill is absolutely buzzing. We have so much to share this month, from our apple favorites and a whole lineup of cranberry jams to a very special event announcement you won't want to miss. Let's get into it!
All the Apple Delights 🍎
Fall and apples just belong together, and we have been busy putting up some of our most beloved apple products. Here's what we've got:
🏆 Amazing Apple Butter
Our 1st place winner at the NC State Fair. Rich, deeply spiced, and pure apple goodness in every jar.
Maple Apple Butter
Apple butter with a warm maple twist — perfect for cool fall mornings on a biscuit or English muffin.
Not Your Mama's Apple Butter
Made with sea salt and vanilla for a flavor that is anything but ordinary. Once you try it you'll understand the name.
Rhubarb Apple Butter
A unique and wonderful pairing — the tartness of rhubarb plays beautifully off the sweetness of apple butter. One of those flavors that keeps you coming back for more.
Holiday Magic Jam
Apples, cranberries, and spices that come together in the most divine way. A jar of this is pure fall magic.
Apple Pie Jam
Everything you love about a homemade apple pie, spreadable and ready to enjoy anytime.
Apple Jelly
Classic, beautiful, and made with the freshest apples of the season.
🏆 Candy Apple Jelly
Another blue ribbon winner! Bright, sweet, and fun — it tastes exactly like a candy apple at the fair.
🏆 Blackberry & Apple Jelly
A blue ribbon winning combination that is as beautiful as it is delicious. The blackberry and apple complement each other perfectly.
🏆 Apple Orange Marmalade
Yet another blue ribbon winner — a bright, citrusy marmalade with a wonderful apple backbone. Perfect on toast or alongside a cheese board.
Apple BBQ Sauce
This one surprises people in the best way. It pairs beautifully with pork or chicken, and makes a fantastic dipping sauce too. Don't sleep on this one!
Blue Ribbon Corner
Between our Amazing Apple Butter, Candy Apple Jelly, Blackberry & Apple Jelly, and Apple Orange Marmalade — that's four blue ribbon apple products right here. The NC State Fair judges know what's good!
Then Comes Cranberry Season ❤️
I am a cranberry lover through and through, and this time of year I am in my element! Cranberries are bright, bold, and so versatile — and we've got a lineup that I think you're going to love.
Cranberry Orange Pineapple Jam
Tangy, tropical, and absolutely gorgeous. A jar of this belongs on every holiday table.
Cranberry Jam
Simple, bright, and deeply cranberry. The purist's choice and wonderful in so many ways.
Christmas Jam
Cranberries and strawberries come together in the most festive, beautiful jam. Perfect for gifting and guaranteed to disappear.
Cranberry Jalapeño Jam
Sweet, tangy, and just the right amount of heat. Incredible on leftover turkey sandwiches after Thanksgiving — stock up now!
Don't Forget
Our phenomenal Pumpkin Pie Butter is also in the Hut right now — and wait until you see this month's recipe featuring it. It is SO good!
Christmas Open House — November 14th! 🎄
Christmas Open House
📅 Saturday, November 14th · 10am – 7pm
📍 The Jelly Hut · 431 Miller Rd, Benson, NC 27504
Join us for a full day of holiday shopping, refreshments, and fun. We'll have register-to-win giveaways running throughout the day — free to enter, lots of great prizes. It's the perfect opportunity to get a head start on your holiday gift shopping and spend some time with us at the Hut. We would love to see you there!
You Can Can Classes — October Dates
Our You Can Can canning classes continue at Compassionate Kitchen, behind White Memorial Presbyterian Church in Willow Spring. Two sessions this month:
| Date | Time |
|---|
| October 3rd | 10am – 12pm |
| October 16th | 6:30 – 8:30pm |
Reach out to reserve your spot at sugarhilljams@gmail.com or message us on Facebook.
Recipe of the Month
Pumpkin Pie Butter Dip 🎃
It is pumpkin season and this dip is going to make you the hit of every fall gathering. Three ingredients, four hours in the fridge, and a bowl of gingersnaps — that's all you need.
What You'll Need
- 1 jar (8 oz) Sugar Hill Jams Pumpkin Pie Butter
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2+ cups powdered sugar
How to Make It
Mix the Pumpkin Pie Butter, softened cream cheese, and powdered sugar together until completely smooth. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to let the flavors meld and the dip set up nicely.
Serve With
Gingersnaps — the perfect pairing. You will be the hit of the party, guaranteed.
October is one of our favorite months at Sugar Hill — the farm is beautiful, the kitchen smells incredible, and there is truly something for everyone in the Hut right now. Whether you're stocking your own pantry, thinking about holiday gifts, or just want an excuse to come say hello — come on by. We'd love to see you!
And don't forget to save November 14th for our Christmas Open House. It's going to be a great day.
— Sugar Hill Jams and More
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