Why Royal Blenheims Matter
Royal Blenheims are an heirloom apricot, prized for their intense aroma, bright tang, and honeyed sweetness. They bruise easily and don’t ship well, which is why most growers switched to sturdier—but less flavorful—varieties. That’s exactly why we still grow them here at Hartman Ranch.
Rare by Nature
Flavor You Can’t Fake
Royal Blenheims are now grown in only a few pockets of California and a handful of orchards worldwide. Their delicate skin and short season make them harder to grow and harder to find, but unforgettable to taste.
Their rich, apricot-forward flavor shines in jam and pie filling, with a balance of sweetness and tartness you won’t get from supermarket fruit. That’s why we build every jar around this one special variety.
Grown by Hand
A True Premium Apricot
Our family has tended fruit trees in Northern California for generations, and we've work hard to pick peak ripeness and preserving the fruit within hours, so you taste the orchard in every bite.
Because Royal Blenheims are fragile and low-yielding, they’re rarely used in large-scale products. We choose them anyway, so every batch of jam and pie filling captures their rare, old-fashioned flavor.