Savour the taste of Central Otago.
Award-winning preserves, jams & chutneys, handmade with love from delicious Central Otago fruit & veg.
Mother’s Day Special
Give your mum the gift of joy!
Surprise your mum this Mother's Day with our special Big Jar Offer.
And as a bonus, receive a free soap with every purchase! Our Apricot Kernel Soap is a bit fruity, a bit floral, and a lot delicious, just like the apricot itself.
New Zealand’s best small-batch preserves, jams & chutneys.
Augustines of Central is a boutique preserving company created by Gus (Augustine) Hayden to showcase the beauty of our local produce, Augustines uses traditional methods to give every kiwi a taste of Central Otago.
From picking the fruit to producing the preserves and jams, Gus is involved in every step of the process. Using only the freshest Central Otago produce, Augustines has created a range of multi award-winning small batch preserves, jams and chutneys with all of the colour, flavour and beauty that Otago is famous for.
With so many options to choose from, you might have trouble picking a favourite!
Can’t decide where to start?
Every one of Augustines preserved fruits have received a gold medal! Give them a try with our Gold Medal Pack!
Augustines Gold Medal Trio Pack includes:
1x 580ml Sundrop Apricots in Riesling Syrup,
1x 580ml Black Doris Plums in Pinot Noir,
1x 580ml Rhubarb in Rosé
“I’m not normally a chutney person but I can’t get enough of the apricot and date chutney. We got through two and a half jars in a week with my family, perfect combination of sweet and savoury that works with anything!”
— Nick, on Apricot and Date Chutney
“These are so delicious I don't normally eat rhubarb but this is scrumptious”
— Karen, on Augustines Rhubarb in Rosé
“…my 11 year old son has just discovered my selfishly hidden supply of your apricot jam in the back of our fridge and now he has tasted it he is refusing anything else for his toast haha! You make amazing products”
— Nicki, on Augustines Apricot Jam
Augustines Multi-Packs
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Unveiling our brand new Cranberries in Triple Sec! This fusion of fresh flavours is preserved flare in a jar, skilfully bottled by hand.
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Augustines of Central Blackcurrants in Cassis is a mouth-watering combination of South Canterbury organic blackcurrants and a traditional French Cassis liqueur syrup. An excellent addition to any dessert, cocktail or simply over your favourite ice cream.
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Our Award Winning Augustines of Central Pickled Asparagus in organic cider vinegar is a great addition to antipasto, cheese platter or salad year-round.
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The Rhubarb in Rosé is not too sweet and not too tart, picked locally from various spray-free patches including Gus’s parents house on the Otago Peninsula. It is then cooked to perfection in a (perfect match ) rosé wine syrup.
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Augustines Apricots won a gold medal at the Outstanding New Zealand Food Producer Awards & were finalists in the Cuisine Artisan section at the New Zealand Food Awards.
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Our Augustines Black Doris Plums in Pinot Noir won the Earth category at the 2021 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards. The judges loved the simplicity of ingredients and described Black Doris plums in pinot noir syrup as having “a lovely story of terroir’’.
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Augustines of Central Blackcurrants in Cassis is a mouth-watering combination of South Canterbury organic blackcurrants and a traditional French Cassis liqueur syrup. An excellent addition to any dessert, cocktail or simply over your favourite ice cream.
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A fruit combination to make your taste buds tap dance. Augustines Strawberry & Rhubarb Jam is hand-crafted in small batches to preserve the natural colours and flavours of the fruit.
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Central Otago Black Peaches and locally grown tomatoes are blended with spices and white balsamic vinegar to create a sweet, soft, fruity preserve. Try with soft cheeses, chicken, pork or to boost the flavour in slow cooked dishes.
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The perfect addition to your steak dish or your cheese platter. This chutney is handmade by Gus and the recipe comes right out of his grannies cookbook. Gus adds delicious spices to his date chutney. Winner of a 2021 Gold medal in the Outstanding Food Producers category “Earth” .
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Rich, tart Central Otago plums blend perfectly with tangy, sweet heritage apples, dried fruit and spices. This bold chutney complements strong cheese, game meats or sausages.
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Our Award Winning Augustines of Central Pickled Asparagus in organic cider vinegar is a great addition to antipasto, cheese platter or salad year round.
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Augustines Quince Paste is crafted from spray free Central Otago quince. Gus’s quince paste is cooked in small batches preserving the natural tartness and aromatics of the fruit. It makes a great condiment for cheese and meat. Or to add a fruity sweetness to any savoury dish.
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The perfect addition to your steak dish or your cheese platter. This chutney is handmade by Gus and the recipe comes right out of his grannies cookbook. Gus adds delicious spices to his date chutney. Winner of a 2021 Gold medal in the Outstanding Food Producers category “Earth” .
Perfect to gift, or just to eat.
In 2023, we received a gold medal for our Blackcurrants in Cassis & our Black Peach & Tomato Chutney. A bronze medal was awarded to our Strawberry & Rhubarb Jam.
In 2022, we picked a gold medal for our Rhubarb in Rosé, and two silver medals for our Black Doris Jam and our Pickled Asparagus!
In 2021, Augustines won a gold medal at the Outstanding food producers “Earth” medal category for our Black Doris Plums in Pinot Noir and our Apricot Date Chutney! Our Augustines Black Doris Plums in Pinot Noir won the Earth category at the 2021 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards.
Apricot & Whipped Feta Bruschetta with Mint
Make the ordinary extraordinary. Try out our favourite recipes featuring Augustines preserves.
