Mayhaw Jelly

[atticushaines]

My father-in-law has requested that I pick him up some Mayhaw Jelly when I visit New Orleans next week. I've never heard of this before. Does anyone know where I can buy some there? Thanks!

[uptownlibrarian]

I saw Mayhaw jelly at the Rouses on Tchoupitoulas on Sunday. The brand is La Don's and it's on a wooden shelf display at the end of the bread aisle, across from the butter/cookie dough refrigerated area.

[Gizmo56]

If you strike out in town, here is a mail order source:

http://www.localharvest.org/mayhaw-je...

[N.O.Food]

Update: no mayhaw jelly at the big Rouse's on Tchoupitoulas. Sorry.

[atticushaines]

Thanks. I checked at Rouse's in the French Quarter. No luck there, either. I think I'll go with pralines to take back for family.

[culinas]

I think I have seen it at Cochon Butcher occasionally. You could call them and check. I'm pretty sure they use it there and at Cochon in some specialty cocktails.

[atticushaines]

Thanks, culinas. Good to know. That's actually where my husband is eating lunch today, so I'll ask him to look there.

[N.O.Food]

There is a regular stand on the River Road just outside of the Carrollton neighborhood, and I can see he sells jellies. He might have some if you can get up that way, although I've never stopped there. It's a little ways up river road behind Matt n Naddies, Dante's kitchen, Brigtsen's, etc.

[Hungry Celeste]

The stand is called DeWitt's, and it's at the corner of River Road and Brooklyn Ave. 725 River Road, to be precise. I pass by twice a day, and I've never seen mayhaw jelly. Strawberry, blueberry, yes, and the odd jar of honey. Mostly I see slightly underripe tomatoes at inflated prices.

[midcity]

I would suggest White Wood Farms, which sells jams and jellies at the Crescent City Farmers Market: http://www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.... . Their products are great. I hit CCFM on Saturday mornings, but you might check if they sell at the Tuesday or Thursday markets if it fits your schedule better.

[N.O.Food]

For what it's worth, I've never seen mayhaw jelly for sale here. But on the other hand, I guess I've never looked to buy it. Big Easy has named your best bet: Rouse's. If it's not there, you'll likely have to venture out into the country, probably to some road-side stand. I'll keep an eye out and let you know if I see some.

It's all over North Louisiana though. I remember going to the Mayhaw festival as a kid. Here's some general info: http://www.townofmarionla.com/mayhaw_...

[hazelhurst]

I know that I've seen it but just cannot recall where...could have been outside NOLA. I used to get it from a friend's grandmother out Lutcher way. Everyone there said you had to know The Tree. One is not as good as another, or so I am told.

[atticushaines]

Thanks, all!

[N.O.Food]

This thread's bringing back memories. I'm from N.E. La. and I remember when I was younger, folks would take their boats out to gather Mayhaws in the spring high water. Jelly and wine ensued.

Here's another, more helpful link with a list of sellers in Louisiana: http://mayhaw.org/original/
The place in Franklinton is the closest to New Orleans.

[Big Easy]

Mayhaws are the fruit of a tree that grows wild in southern swampland. For my yankee friends I liken it to a crabapple. Personally I find mayhaw jelly to be bland and flavorless. Your best bet would be a supermarket like Rouse's that stocks gourmet food and specialty items. There is one in the French Quarter at Royal and St. Peter and in the Warehouse District on Baronne Street.