Mayhaw Jelly – Louisiana State Jelly...
Mayhaw jelly was chosen as the official state jelly of the state of Louisiana in 2003.
The Mayhaw is a variety of Southern hawthorn that yields yellow to bright-red fruits with a taste similar to a tart crab apple. This unique jelly is made from Mayhaw juice. The plant is one of the last wild U.S. fruit trees that has not yet been commercialized. It is estimated that there are more than 200 varieties of mayhaw,...