Massachusetts is one of those places where there’s something wonderful hiding around every quiet corner. This delectable jam and jelly cottage in Wellfleet is just such a hidden gem. With jars of homemade wares for sale and a tradition that goes back nearly 100 years, it’s a local treasure. Keep reading to learn more about where to find this secret shack.
Housed in an adorable clapboard cottage by the side of the road, BriarLane Jams & Jellies is one of the best spots on Cape Cod to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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You’d probably miss it if you didn’t know it was there, but this tiny shack has been selling homemade jams and jellies since 1932.
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Once you pull in, you’ll immediately be drawn to the rows and rows of handcrafted jams that glow like jewels in the sunshine.
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They still use the same recipes developed in the 1930s and pour every jar by hand.
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You can expect to find beautiful jars of beach plum, cranberry, and rosehip jam on offer. They also offer other rotating items like spicy jams and pickles.
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In fact, the New York Times and the Boston Globe have called this local cottage the best place on Cape Cod to buy jam.
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In addition to their jams, jellies, and marmalades, BriarLane offers wild Maine blueberries, cranberry chutney, peach chutney, and other fruity preserves and sauces.
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They only use fruit and natural ingredients like pure cane sugar, and there are never any artificial flavors or preservatives in their products. Just fruit, sugar, and spices.
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This outdoor cottage is open from May to October, so be sure to make a visit here a part of your summer!
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You can find BriarLane Jams & Jellies by the side of the road at the corner of Route 6 and Briar Lane (3111), Wellfleet, Mass. Click here to visit their website and learn more about what’s on offer.
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