Muskoka Wine Jellies

Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery offers a selection of wine jellies that showcase the region's rich fruit flavors. Their Cranberry Wine Jelly combines the tartness of cranberries with the depth of their signature cranberry wine, making it a versatile accompaniment to cheeses, meats, or as a spread on toast. For those seeking a spicier kick, the Hot White Wine Jelly blends white cranberry wine with jalapeños, creating a zesty topping perfect for meats or served over cream cheese. The Cranberry Blueberry Wine Jelly marries sweet blueberries with tangy cranberries, offering a delightful balance that pairs well with crackers, meats, or as a breakfast spread. Additionally, the Georgian Bay Rosé Wine Jelly brings together the crispness of rosé wine with the flavors of Collingwood apples and Muskoka cranberries, providing a unique taste experience. Each jelly is handcrafted in small batches, ensuring quality and authenticity in every jar.

Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery, established in 1950 by Orville Johnston, began as Ontario’s second commercial cranberry farm and remains the province’s only one today. Orville, inspired by his summers working on Ontario’s first cranberry farm, purchased land in Bala and, alongside his wife June, pioneered cranberry cultivation, raising a family and producing fruit-based products. Their son, Murray, and his wife Wendy, both trained in agriculture and agribusiness, expanded the farm to include Muskoka Lakes Winery in the early 2000s. The winery, known for its award-winning wines crafted from local fruit, offers a year-round destination with experiences like the "Bog to Bottle Discovery," wine tastings, and seasonal activities such as hiking, snowshoeing, and the "Cranberry Plunge." The farm continues to be a family-run operation, with Murray and Wendy's four sons actively involved in its operations.