‘Growing to preserve the best of the season’ is Balnarring Preserves’ motto. Capturing the essence of each season is crucial to the approved Mornington Peninsula producer’s success at local and national shows, the superior flavour of its products largely due to leaving produce to ripen fully on the tree, plant or vine. No-till, no-dig organic farming methods are used to grow the produce; only when demand requires does it source supplementary produce from other approved Peninsula farms following a similar philosophy.
At the Turners Rd farm, the best of each season is preserved using methods such as steeping, water-bathing, dehydrating, freeze-drying and pickling. The taste of Balnarring Preserves offers a sentimental return to childhood. Rediscover simple freshness in a sophisticated, modern take on flavours and packaging. These are jars you’ll want to display.
Refreshing botanical cordials include Lemon Bitters Mixer, Lemon Lavender Love, Orange and Rosemary, and the Melbourne Royal Fine Food Award-winning rose and rosehip cordial Rose Up Your Life. Melissa, of Balnarring Preserves, has won several esteemed fine food awards, including the 2023 Melbourne Royal Show Open Award for her tomato relish against some tough competition.
Try the flavoursome dehydrated fruit strips. Apple & Rhubarb is a popular healthy snack or lunchbox treat. Herbs, spices and garnishes include bright green kaffir lime leaves and bay leaves, complementing orange accents of Mix It Rosemary and Citrus blend and Zesty Citrus Wheels. No need to buy imported spices; these are vibrant, fresh and all grown on the Peninsula. How cool is that?
Visit the website and sign up to the mailing list for the quarterly seasonal newsletter What’s Growing at Balnarring. There’s always something new at Balnarring Preserves – special delights from the Mornington Peninsula.
Opening hours: roadside farmgate market stall Friday-Sunday
Balnarring Preserves 13 Turners Rd, Balnarring P: 0417 941 879
www.balnarringpreserves.com.au Insta: balnarringpreserves