Medlar Jelly

Wilkin & Sons (Tiptree)

£3.79

An unusual looking fruit which dates back to Roman times. Rough-skinned, misshapen, and practically inedible as fresh fruit, the cooked juice of the medlar takes on a rich burgundy colour and the flavour of spiced apples. Picked in November, it is the very last crop to be harvested at Tiptree. The fruit is not ripe until it is bletted, that’s when the soft brown pulp can be squeezed from the skin. Complements cold meats and cheese, adds a rich gloss to gravy or is a delicious base for an apple pie.

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UK company
Registered at Companies House as WILKIN & SONS LIMITED, number 00026233. Checked 2026-08-29.
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UK operations
Stated by the company: "Today, the "Tiptree" estate includes farms in Tiptree, Tollesbury and Goldhanger." Source.
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British-owned
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Where it is made
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