Wild Mayhaw Jelly
What is a Mayhaw?
The name “Mayhaw” comes from the month of May when they are harvested, with “haw” being short for “Hawthorne” berry.
Native to the southeastern United States, particularly in swampy areas, mayhaws are usually red or yellow when ripe and have a tart flavor. The harvesting season lasts only three weeks, making it an intense and fast-paced endeavor. Resembling a pink cranberry, Wild Mayhaw berries produce some of the finest jelly in the world. Their delicate flavor is reminiscent of apple (as mayhaws belong to the apple family) but with a delightful “zing” that lingers on your palate.
Mayhaw jelly, in particular, is a regional delicacy in parts of the South, prized for its distinctive flavor and often enjoyed on toast, bagels, and hot buttered biscuits or as a glaze for meats. In short, we love it on just about everything!
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We ship our sausage, beef jerky, and Southern specialty foods nationwide from our USDA plant. Orders placed by 1:00 PM ET Monday through Thursday ship the same or next business day. We do not ship Friday through Sunday so nothing sits in a distribution warehouse over the weekend.
Every cold shipment includes insulated packaging and enough dry ice or gel packs to keep your order cold through a two-day transit. Delivery typically runs 2 to 4 business days after shipment.
If something arrives warm or damaged, reach us at info@striplings.com or 229-985-4226 within 24 hours and we will make it right.
Nutritional Info
Nutritional Info
Nutritional information and ingredient statements vary by product and are printed on every package label.
If you need nutrition facts or ingredient information before placing an order, contact us and we'll be happy to provide the details for a specific product.
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Questions and Answers
What is a mayhaw?
A berry native to the southeastern United States, particularly in swampy areas. The name comes from the month of May, when they're harvested, with "haw" being short for hawthorn. Ripe mayhaws are usually red or yellow, resemble a pink cranberry and have a tart flavor.
What is mayhaw jelly?
Jelly made from wild mayhaw berries, which produce some of the finest jelly in the world. It's a regional delicacy in parts of the South, prized for its distinctive flavor, and the harvesting season lasts only three weeks.
What does mayhaw jelly taste like?
Its delicate flavor is reminiscent of apple, since mayhaws belong to the apple family, but with a delightful zing that lingers on your palate. It's often enjoyed on toast, bagels and hot buttered biscuits, or as a glaze for meats. In short, we love it on just about everything!
Where can I buy mayhaw jelly?
At all four Stripling's General Store locations: two in Cordele (on Highway 300 and Highway 280), one in Perry and one in Bogart, Georgia. Or order right here on striplings.com and we'll ship it to you anywhere in the continental United States (we can't deliver to P.O. boxes).
What are the 2026 holiday order cut-off dates?
Thanksgiving: November 18 for UPS Ground, November 20 for 2nd Day Air and November 24 for Next Day Air.
Christmas: December 9 for UPS Ground, December 16 for 2nd Day Air and December 18 for Next Day Air.