Small-Batch Preserves & Produce

Our preserves, sauces, pickles, smoked goods and seasonal pantry staples are made in small batches at Homestead Hill using homegrown and locally sourced produce where possible.

Availability changes with the season, so please contact Linda to check current stock, arrange local pickup or ask about gift packs.

Products are seasonal and made in limited batches. Contact Linda to check current availability, ask about gift packs or arrange local pickup.

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Fruit Preserves, Jellies & Spreads

Apple Butter

$12

A rich, smooth fruit spread slow-cooked over 48 hours with warming spices until it spreads like butter. Delicious on toast, scones, pancakes or paired with cheese. Made with fruit and spices only, with no eggs.

Best with: Toast, scones, pancakes, cheese boards

Apple Pie Filling

$15

A classic American-style apple pie filling made for easy baking and simple desserts. Use it in a pie, spoon it over yoghurt or warm it through and serve with ice cream.

Best with: Pies, yoghurt, ice cream, desserts

Vintners Fig Preserve

$12

Locally grown figs gently cooked with red wine, rosemary and thyme. A rich savoury-sweet preserve that works beautifully with toast, soft cheeses, aged cheeses and charcuterie.

Best with: Cheese boards, toast, charcuterie

Green Pepper Jelly

$12

A sweet, tangy pepper jelly with a gentle kick from green peppers and jalapeños. Serve over cream cheese with crackers, spread on bagels or use as a glaze.

Best with: Cream cheese, crackers, bagels, glazing

Lemon Marmalade with a Twist

$12

A sweet and tart lemon marmalade with rosemary and thyme for a savoury herbal edge. Enjoy on buttered toast, in baking or as a glaze for roast chicken, lamb or pork.

Best with: Toast, baking, chicken, lamb, pork

Harvest Plum Butter

$12

A rich, velvety plum butter made from seasonal plums slowly simmered with warming spices until smooth and deeply flavoured. Perfect on toast, scones, muffins, waffles or paired with cheese.

Best with: Toast, scones, waffles, cheese

Quince Jelly

$12

A fragrant quince jelly with delicate floral sweetness and a smooth finish. Beautiful on crusty bread, cheese platters, glazed ham, sauces, gravies or served with lamb.

Best with: Bread, cheese platters, ham glaze, lamb

Red Pepper Jelly

$12

A vibrant sweet and tangy red pepper jelly with gentle heat. Use it with cheeses, as a glaze or anywhere you would normally reach for sweet chilli sauce.

Best with: Cheese, crackers, glazing, sweet chilli alternative

Pickles & Relishes

Bloody Mary Beans

Small Jars $12, Large Jars $15

Crunchy pickled beans with a real kick. Use them in a Bloody Mary instead of celery, add them to a grazing board or serve alongside cold meats and cheese.

Best with: Bloody Marys, grazing boards, cheese plates

Bread & Butter Pickles

Small Jars $12, Large Jars $15

An old-fashioned sweet and tangy pickle that earns its name honestly. Perfect with simple bread and butter, tucked into sandwiches or added to a charcuterie board.

Best with: Sandwiches, burgers, grazing boards

Smoked Pickled Brussels Sprouts

$12

A unique small-batch pickle made with fresh Brussels sprouts, apple cider vinegar, bourbon, maple syrup, herbs and spices. Lightly smoked for extra depth, with a tangy, sweet and savoury finish.

Best with: Grazing boards, burgers, roasts, entertaining

Mum’s Twisted Relish

$12

A family green tomato relish recipe with Linda’s twist. Tangy, gently sweet and full of homemade character, it is ideal in burgers, sandwiches or served with cheese and crackers.

Best with: Burgers, sandwiches, cheese, crackers

Zucchini Relish

$12

A spicy zucchini relish and one of Homestead’s signature favourites. Bold, punchy and far from ordinary, it is perfect for burgers, sandwiches, cheese boards or adding heat to everyday meals.

Best with: Burgers, sandwiches, cheese boards

Sauces, Chutneys & Condiments

Savoury Plum Chipotle Sauce

$12

A rich, smoky plum sauce with gentle chipotle heat, savoury depth and a rounded umami finish. Use as a BBQ glaze, marinade or easy bake sauce for pork, chicken, ribs or pulled pork.

Best with: Pork loin, chicken breast, ribs, pulled pork, rice, mash, roasted vegetables

Cowboy Candy

$12

Sweet candied chillies, including jalapeños, preserved in a seasoned syrup. A punchy blend of sweetness and heat for burgers, cocktails, cornbread, guacamole or snacking straight from the jar.

Best with: Burgers, cocktails, cornbread, guacamole

Fig, Onion & Balsamic Chutney

$12

Figs slow-cooked with caramelised onion and balsamic vinegar to create a bold savoury-sweet chutney with generous texture. Excellent with grilled meats, blue cheese, crackers or warm brie.

Best with: Charcuterie, grilled meats, blue cheese, warm brie

Morish Mustard

$12

A bold sweet-spicy mustard made with honey, jalapeños, sun-dried tomatoes, mustard seeds and vinegar. A Homestead favourite for sandwiches, burgers, marinades, dressings and grazing boards.

Best with: Sandwiches, burgers, marinades, dressings

Rhubarb Chutney

$12

A distinctive chutney with sweet, tangy and savoury notes. Made in small batches for full-bodied flavour, it pairs beautifully with meats, cheeses, roasts and grazing boards.

Best with: Meats, cheeses, roasts, grazing boards

Spicy Asian Plum Sauce

$12

A versatile plum sauce with rich sweetness and a lively spicy kick. Use as a stir-fry sauce, glaze for pork or chicken, dipping sauce for egg rolls and dim sum, or a sweet-heat pairing with cheese.

Best with: Stir-fries, pork, chicken, dumplings, cheese

Wash Ya Sista Sauce

$15

A Worcestershire-style black sauce made with plums and aged for one year to develop rich savoury depth. Use in marinades, gravies, meat dishes and everyday cooking.

Best with: Marinades, gravies, meats, savoury cooking

Soak Ya Sista Sauce

$15

A rich balsamic-style vinegar sauce made by rebrewing the spiced fruit base from our Worcestershire-style black sauce with raw apple cider vinegar. Slowly fermented and matured for savoury complexity, natural sweetness and tangy depth.

Best with: Salads, marinades, roasted vegetables, cheese boards, grilled meats, rich sauces

Salsas

Zesty Salsa

$12

A chunky small-batch salsa made with homegrown chillies, ripe tomatoes, onions, garlic and herbs. Fresh, fiery and full of character, with the taste of real sun-ripened produce.

Best with: Chips, tacos, grilled meats, wraps

Smoked Salsa

$12

A smoky version of the Zesty Salsa, made with smoked ingredients for deeper flavour. Great with chips, tacos, grilled meats, wraps or as a smoky boost to home-cooked meals.

Best with: Chips, tacos, grilled meats, wraps

Smoked Salts & Seasonings

Smoked Salt with Smoked Chillies

50g $8, 100g $15

A smoky chilli salt for adding heat, smoke and savoury depth to simple meals. Sprinkle over meats, chips, roast vegetables, eggs or barbecue dishes.

Best with: Meats, chips, eggs, barbecue

Smoked Salt & Smoked Chillies with Lemon Myrtle

50g $8, 100g $15

A bright smoked chilli salt lifted with fragrant lemon myrtle for citrusy heat, smoke and savoury depth.

Best with: Chicken, seafood, vegetables, grilled meats

Smoked Salt with Smoked Onion & Garlic

50g $8, 100g $15

A savoury smoked salt blend with smoked onion and garlic for an easy boost of rich, roasted flavour.

Best with: Potatoes, meats, vegetables, eggs

Smoked Salt with Smoked Onion, Garlic, Rosemary & Thyme

50g $8, 100g $15

A herb-forward smoked salt blend with onion, garlic, rosemary and thyme for classic roast dinner flavour.

Best with: Roast meats, potatoes, mushrooms, vegetables

Smoked Salt, Old Man Saltbush & Pepperberry

50g $8

A native-inspired smoked salt blend with Old Man Saltbush and pepperberry for earthy, peppery depth.

Best with: Meats, vegetables, eggs, barbecue

Smoked Salt with Lemon Myrtle

50g $8, 100g $15

A fragrant smoked salt blend with lemon myrtle. Bright, smoky and aromatic, it works especially well with chicken, seafood, vegetables and salads.

Best with: Chicken, seafood, vegetables, salads

Smoked Salt & Smoked Chillies with Lime Verbena

50g $8, 100g $15

A small-batch smoked salt blend with smoked chillies and fragrant lime verbena for smoky citrus heat.

Best with: Grilled meats, vegetables, eggs, potatoes

Smoked Dairy, Fats & Cheese

Cold Smoked Butter

$5

Rich butter gently cold-smoked for a subtle savoury flavour. Melt it over steak, seafood, roasted vegetables or warm bread for an easy gourmet finish.

Best with: Steak, lobster, rolls, roasted vegetables

Beef Tallow

$12

Pure grass-fed beef tallow rendered in small batches. A traditional cooking fat with a high smoke point, ideal for frying, roasting, searing and everyday cooking.

Best with: Frying, roasting, searing, potatoes

Pork Lard

$12

Pure pork lard rendered in small batches. A traditional cooking fat valued for frying, roasting and baking, especially for crisp potatoes, pastries and pie crusts.

Best with: Frying, roasting, pastries, pie crusts

Smoked Cheese: Bushfire Blend

$8

Colby Jack cheese with a marbled gold finish, cold-smoked with local hardwoods for a rich buttery flavour and mellow smoke. A colourful cheese with plenty of character.

Best with: Cheese boards, sandwiches, burgers, grazing

Smoked Cheese: Cool Smoke Jack

$8

Creamy Monterey Jack gently cold-smoked with Australian hardwoods for a smooth, mellow profile and soft campfire aroma. Subtle, smoky and easy to enjoy.

Best with: Cheese boards, melts, sandwiches, grazing

Smoked Cheese: Campfire Cut

$8

Aged sharp cheddar cold-smoked over native Australian hardwoods for a bold, full-bodied flavour with a lingering smoky finish. Rich, firm and unapologetically smoky.

Best with: Cheese boards, crackers, burgers, sandwiches

Vinegars & Pantry Staples

Living Mother Apple Cider Vinegar

$12

Naturally fermented from local apples and bottled raw. This apple cider vinegar is unpasteurised, unfiltered and contains the mother. Use in dressings, marinades, drinks or everyday cooking.

Best with: Dressings, marinades, drinks, cooking

Cheese Making Equipment

Yoghurt Maker

$55

A simple yoghurt maker for preparing homemade yoghurt at home after attending a workshop or starting your own kitchen experiments.

Useful for: Homemade yoghurt

Yoghurt Probiotic Culture

$33

Probiotic culture for making yoghurt at home. Suitable for use with the yoghurt maker or your own yoghurt-making setup.

Useful for: Yoghurt making

Set of Measuring Spoons

$12

A practical set of measuring spoons for accurate home cheese making, yoghurt making and preserving.

Useful for: Cheese making, yoghurt making, preserving

Yoghurt Maker Kit

$95

A starter kit including yoghurt maker, probiotic culture, measuring spoons and draining cloth.

Useful for: Starting home yoghurt making

Type B Culture – Gourmet Feta & Quark

$22

Cheese culture suitable for making gourmet feta and quark at home.

Useful for: Feta, quark, home cheese making

Rennet

$10

Rennet for setting milk when making cheese at home.

Useful for: Home cheese making

Calcium Chloride Solution

$8

Calcium chloride solution for improving curd formation when using pasteurised or homogenised milk.

Useful for: Improving cheese curd formation

Tall Oblong Container

$10

A 3 litre container suitable for draining feta, yoghurt, quark and labneh.

Useful for: Draining feta, yoghurt, quark, labneh

Jar with Lid

$2.50

A jar with lid suitable for storing gourmet feta and other small-batch homemade products.

Useful for: Storing feta and homemade products

Interested in ordering? Send Linda an enquiry and she will confirm what is currently available.

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