From New Hampshire with LOVE

Handcrafted Jams & Jellies just like your grandma made

Discover Laurel Hill Jams and Jellies, handcrafted in small batches using the freshest ingredients from New Hampshire and beyond. Our jams and jellies contain no hidden extras, allowing the taste of fruit, wine & tea to shine in every spoonful. Savor the taste of tradition and craftsmanship with Laurel Hill Jams & Jellies, where every jar comes directly from our kitchen to yours.

Inspired

The Journey Begins

Laurel Hill Jams & Jellies Founder Sue Stretch perfected her preserving techniques in the 50’s when she helped her mother make jellies and preserves. After a brief hiatus, she began making jelly and jam again in the 80's and eventually created her business which became Laurel Hill Jams and Jellies.

What's in a Name?

Laurel Hill Jams & Jellies is born

The name “Laurel Hill” originates from the Mountain Laurel which grows abundantly throughout Bedford, New Hampshire where Laurel Hill Jams and Jellies is located. The magnificent evergreen flowering shrub with its light/pink to white flowers blossoms for 2 - 3 weeks every June.

Once a Maker always a Maker

Refining the craft

Sue began selling her jams and jellies at the area farmers markets and craft fairs and created a loyal following of customers who fell in love with her delicious jams and jellies. At these farmers markets, Sue also began a relationship with farmers who provided her with fresh and local produce which became the cornerstone of her superb recipes and continues today. 

Awards & accolades

Starting in 2016, Laurel Hill Jams & Jellies began receiving more & more recognition as one of the best food products in NH.

New Hampshire's own "The Hippo Press" has now awarded Laurel Hill Jams as "The Best NH Food Product" for 9 consecutive years (2016 - 2024), and New Hampshire Magazine chose Laurel Hill’s Strawberry Jam as the Top Pick of the five jams tasted.

The Torch is Passed

New owner

Following the same recipes and processes that Sue Stretch developed on the past few decades, Rachel Mack and her sister Sara Steffensmeier took over Laurel Hill Jams & Jellies, ensuring that Laurel Hill Jams & Jellies continues for years to come.

Soon after taking over Laurel Hill Jams & Jellies, Rachel took on a new challenge with Loon Chocolate and now runs both companies together. More information about Loon Chocolate at www.loonchocolate.com

EXPANDED PRODUCTION & SHOWROOM

Come and visit!

Laurel Hill Jams & Jellies is now at 195 McGregor Street in Manchester NH ("Center Entrance"), co-located with our sister company Loon Chocolate. The showroom is a great place to find all of your favorite Laurel Hill Jams & Jellies, as well as featuring Loon Chocolate and other great NH-Made products. Laurel Hill Jams & Jellies showroom is also a licensed cafe, so you sip on your favorite expresso drink (or hot chocolate!) while you shop!

New look

Laurel Hill Jams & Jellies 2.0

A complete rebranding of Laurel hill Jams & Jellies is launched! We are so grateful for the support we've received in such a short amount of time, and with our growing company we gave our packaging a new look!