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Malrothien 
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Subject: Mayhaw Jelly
This stuff used to be the best thing since sliced bread when I was a kid (my grandfather used to make it). However, since it's usually only found in the south, I've been trying to find it for years now that I live in the PNW.


Then! Was visiting my aunt this past week, and we stopped at a veggie/fruit stand one day. THEY HAD MAYHAW JELLY.


I'm such a happy camper.

 

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.Ayla. 
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Subject: Mayhaw Jelly
ok I had to go look up what you were talking about as I had never heard of Mayhaw Jelly. I found a wonderful blog that explains it all and even has sources on where to get them, and the jelly and other products made from them.

All you wanted to know about Myhaw's and then some:

http://www.geocities.com/ccduster/mayhaw.htm

 

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I'm actually surprised you haven't, Ayla. You should grab some, they're yummy!

 

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Subject: Mayhaw Jelly
I've never heard of it! I'll have to see if I can find some. happy

 

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Subject: Mayhaw Jelly
If anyone finds a good online source, please post the link here.

I've found a number of places on the web that sell it. I get all excited for my $5-$7 jar to try. Go to check out. And then see a $15 S&H. Dang, I can't bring myself to pay $20+ for a jar of jelly.

 

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Growing Mayhaw looks pretty easy.

I would love to try it!

 

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I've never heard of it.

 

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never heard

 

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Subject: Mayhaw Jelly
Mayhaw is the name given to the fruit of three species of hawthorn that are common in wetlands throughout the southern United States.

Mayhaws grow in moist soil in river and creek bottoms under hardwood trees. The fruit ripens in late April through May, thus the name mayhaw. The fruit is also found in bayous surrounding lakes, such as Caddo Lake on the Texas/Louisiana border. Mayhaws are often collected out of the water from boats to be used to make jelly. Mayhaw jelly is considered by some to be among the finest jellies in the world.


Had to look it up I knew I heard of it sounds like a regional favorite you had to grow up with. Like Morchella, the true morels that only sprout for a week or two some springs if the conditions are right.

 

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Nyx - it most likely won't grow in your climate, it's very particular.

I'm not surprised that many haven't heard of it. I've never found it in a store.

 

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wtf...

my grandma has one in her front yard!! she always told us it was poisonous and not to eat the berries angry

 

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LOL Chan tongue

 

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I am wondering if they would grow on the Oregon coast they do not get bad winters in the southern part hmmmm something worth looking into.

 

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