Bauman’s Fruit Butters

Old Pennsylvania Dutch Tradition in Every Jar

For generations, Bauman’s has crafted some of Pennsylvania’s finest fruit butters, staying true to the old Pennsylvania Dutch recipes and time-honored methods that made them famous. Slow-cooked, smooth, and richly flavored, Bauman’s fruit butters capture the essence of local orchards and the heritage of Pennsylvania’s farm kitchens.

We proudly feature Bauman’s in our curated gift collections—bringing authentic, small-batch Pennsylvania flavor to every story-driven gift set.

A Pennsylvania Dutch Tradition, Preserved

Bauman’s fruit butters are still made the old-fashioned way:

Small batch cooking for consistent, homemade flavor

Traditional Pennsylvania Dutch recipes passed down through generations

Fresh fruits from local orchards and Pennsylvania farms

Slow simmering to achieve deep flavor, natural sweetness, and velvety texture

Their process honors the kind of craftsmanship that once filled farmhouse pantries across the region—simple ingredients, no shortcuts, and flavors that evoke comfort and nostalgia.

A Wide Variety of Classic Fruit Butter Flavors

Bauman’s offers an exceptional range of traditional fruit butters, each one capturing the true taste of Pennsylvania harvests:

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Each jar reflects Bauman’s commitment to local ingredients, small-batch quality, and Pennsylvania Dutch heritage.

Fruit Butters and the Prohibition Connection

During the Prohibition era, Pennsylvania families leaned heavily on traditional recipes, farm-grown ingredients, and pantry staples—like fruit butters—to bring flavor and comfort to daily life. These spreads were essential during a time when indulgence had to be homemade, local, and quietly shared.

Bauman’s fruit butters fit seamlessly into our Prohibition-inspired gift sets because they represent:

Homegrown tradition when store-bought luxuries were scarce

Local craftsmanship kept alive through family recipes

The warmth and resilience of Pennsylvania households

Old-world flavors that pair beautifully with speakeasy-era storytelling

A jar of Bauman’s fruit butter is like a taste of early 20th-century Pennsylvania—comforting, simple, and steeped in tradition.

Why We Feature Bauman’s in Our Gift Sets

At Gift With a Story, we curate products that are authentic, artisanal, and full of meaning. Bauman’s fruit butters embody:

True Pennsylvania small-batch craftsmanship

Generations of Pennsylvania Dutch tradition

Local ingredients and slow-cooked quality

Flavors that elevate any breakfast, dessert, or snack

Their fruit butters pair perfectly with breads, pastries, local honey, spices, teas, and the artisan goods featured in our themed collections.

A Flavorful Piece of Pennsylvania Heritage

Whether you’re giving a holiday basket, a farmhouse breakfast box, or one of our Prohibition-themed gift sets, Bauman’s adds authenticity and heart to every gift.

Bauman’s Fruit Butters — A taste of Pennsylvania Dutch tradition in every jar.

Bauman’s Fruit Butters – Old Pennsylvania Dutch Tradition in Every Jar