Where to Buy Preserves in Down

3 local producers in County Down sell preserves — direct from the farm gate, markets and local shops.

Ballylisk Dairies

Down

Ballylisk Dairies was set up by brothers Mark and Dean Wright in 2017, to utilise and add value to the exceptionally creamy, high-quality pedigree Holstein milk, produced on the family farm at Ballylisk in the heart of Co. Armagh.

Dairy

In store

Honesty box

Honesty Box at Glen road, Down

Down

Roadside honesty box at Glen road in Co. Down. Take what you need, leave payment in the box. Local seasonal produce, eggs, or preserves depending on the day.

Eggs

Farm Gate

Honesty box

Honesty Box at Keel point, Down

Down

Roadside honesty box at Keel point in Co. Down. Take what you need, leave payment in the box. Local seasonal produce, eggs, or preserves depending on the day.

Eggs

Farm Gate

Preserves in other counties

Cork (3)Dublin (2)Limerick (2)Kilkenny (2)Kerry (2)Kildare (2)Sligo (2)Wicklow (2)

Preserves pairs well with

Artisan Bread — classic spread for toasted bread or pastries
Butter — spread together on warm bread or scones
Scones — traditional pairing with cream and preserves
Cream Cheese — combines well on bagels or breakfast pastries
Yogurt — swirled in for flavour and texture contrast
Croissants — rich pastry complement with sweet preserves
Biscuits — filling or topping for shortbread and digestive biscuits

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