The Best Preserves: Tiptree Little Scarlet Strawberry Conserves

[LuxLuthor]

I found out about this particular "Little Scarlet" variety of strawberry preserves many years ago, and no other jam/preserves/jelly comes remotely close to it. Wilkins & Sons in Essex, England grow these (& other fruit) on their own property that they have owned for hundreds of years. It turns out that the small strawberries originally came from the USA, but now are only commercially grown at Tiptree. They are expensive, but worth it for those special occasions or gift.

From their website FAQ:

[FONT=Times New Roman, Times, serif]Little Scarlet Strawberry. The product for which Tiptree is best known, secreted away during wartime (Christa Beelenberg), the choice of secret agents (007), and unique to Tiptree. The Little Scarlet originates from the USA and has been grown at Tiptree since 1887. The tiny berries are usually no larger than a 1p coin (up to 20mm) and have an intensely sweet flavour. The plants are difficult to cultivate, erratic croppers and due to its size, the fruit takes longer to pick and sort. Wilkin & Sons are believed to be the only commercial growers of this fruit anywhere in the world today.[/FONT]
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[Essexman]

Ahhh yes, Tiptree, just a little drive away for me.

Small world eh?