Mahabaleshwar
Strawberry Preserve
Made from GI-certified Mahabaleshwar strawberries - grown at 1,372m in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, where cool mountain air and volcanic basalt soil produce fruit of unmatched sweetness and acidity. Slow-cooked in small batches with cane sugar. No pectin. No artificial colour. No preservatives.
Available on Blinkit & Zepto in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad
Tasting Notes
Certifications
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 6 weeks. The natural colour may deepen over time - this is normal and indicates no artificial stabilisers. Do not use a wet spoon to avoid introducing moisture. Shelf life: 12 months unopened.
GI Certificate
Mahabaleshwar Strawberry holds a Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the Government of India (2010), certifying its exclusive origin from the Mahabaleshwar taluka of Satara district, Maharashtra. Only strawberries grown in this designated hill station region may carry the GI designation.
The Western Ghats
of Maharashtra.
Mahabaleshwar sits at 1,372 metres in the Sahyadri range of the Western Ghats - a UNESCO World Heritage biodiversity hotspot. The town receives over 6,000mm of rainfall annually, and its volcanic basalt soil, rich in iron and minerals, gives the strawberries grown here their distinctive deep red colour and exceptional sugar-acid balance.
Strawberry cultivation was introduced to Mahabaleshwar by the British in the 1880s, who recognised that the cool, misty climate closely resembled the strawberry-growing regions of England. Today, over 80% of India's strawberry production comes from this single hill station and its surrounding villages. The season runs from November to March, when the berries are at their most flavourful.
Amā (अमा) sources directly from family farms in the Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar belt, selecting only the Camarosa and Sweet Charlie varieties - known for their intense flavour rather than shelf life. The preserves are made within 24 hours of harvest, slow-cooked in copper vessels with unrefined cane sugar, and sealed in glass jars. No shortcuts. No compromises.
Read Full Origin Story
Farm to Kitchen
The Journey of
Mahabaleshwar Strawberry Preserve
From cultivation and harvest to processing and your kitchen - watch the full story behind every batch.
Strawberry Season in Mahabaleshwar
The cool plateau climate of Mahabaleshwar creates ideal conditions for strawberries. Watch farmers tend their rows of fruit at 1,372 metres above sea level.
Hand-Picking at Peak Ripeness
Only fully ripe strawberries are hand-selected for the preserve - watch how our farm partners identify the perfect fruit at the peak of sweetness.
Small-Batch Preserve Making
In small copper pots, whole strawberries are slow-cooked with raw cane sugar and a touch of lemon - no pectin, no artificial setting agents.
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Customer Reviews
What People Are Saying
5.0
3 reviews
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This is what strawberry jam is supposed to taste like
I have been buying Mahabaleshwar strawberry products for years but this preserve is on another level. The fruit pieces are real and generous. The flavour is intensely strawberry - not sugary or artificial. I put it on everything.
Gifted this and received a thank-you call
Sent this as part of a hamper to a friend in London. She called to say it was the best preserve she had ever tasted and asked me to send more. The Mahabaleshwar strawberry really is exceptional - you can taste the altitude.
No going back to supermarket jam
The colour alone is stunning - deep ruby red. But the taste is what gets you. Tart, sweet, intensely fruity. I use it with yoghurt every morning. The jar is beautiful too. Worth every rupee.
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