What's Fresh This Fall at Shirley's Canned Goods

If you've ever wondered when the best time to stock your pantry is, the answer is right now.

Fall is our favorite season in the kitchen. The tomatoes are at their peak. The peppers are coming in heavy. The peaches are finishing up their last good weeks. And we're in the kitchen every day, putting up jars of things that won't be available once the season turns.

We're a small, mother-and-daughter operation out of Sweetwater, Tennessee. We don't make things in bulk and we don't cut corners. Everything is small-batch, made with real ingredients, and sealed with care. When a batch is gone, it's gone — until next year.

Here's a look at what's fresh this fall and what we're working on right now.

Peach Pepper Jam — While Peaches Last

Peach Pepper Jam is one of those things that people either haven't tried yet or can't stop ordering once they have.

It's sweet from the peaches, with a slow heat from the peppers that builds as you eat it. It's incredible on a cheese board, spread on a biscuit, or spooned over cream cheese with crackers. It also makes a surprisingly good glaze for grilled chicken or pork.

The catch: peach season doesn't last forever. Once the good peaches are gone, we stop making it until next year. If you've been meaning to try it — or you want to stock up for the holidays — now is the time.

Cowboy Candy — Fresh Jalapeño Batches

Cowboy Candy (candied jalapeños) is one of our most popular products, and fall is when we make some of our best batches. The jalapeños are thick-walled and flavorful this time of year, and the end result is something special.

If you've never had Cowboy Candy, it's sweet, spicy, and completely addictive. People put it on burgers, tacos, sandwiches, and charcuterie boards. Some people eat it straight out of the jar. We don't judge.

We also make Cowgirl Candy — a slightly milder version for those who want the flavor without quite as much heat. And if you want yours hotter or milder than our standard recipe, we can do custom heat levels. Just ask.

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce — Small Batches, Big Flavor

Our spaghetti sauce is made with late-season tomatoes that have been ripening all summer. It's thick, rich, and tastes like something that's been simmering on the stove all day — because it basically has.

We make it in small batches, which means it goes fast. If you're the kind of person who likes to have a few jars in the pantry for busy weeknights, this is the one to stock up on. It's also a great gift for anyone who loves to cook.

Available in half-pint jars. Limited quantity each batch.

Sweet Heat Pickles — Our Award-Winning Recipe

If you haven't tried our Sweet Heat Pickles yet, fall is a great time to start. This is the recipe that won second place at the fair, and it's one of our most requested products.

They're sweet, they're tangy, they've got a little heat — and they're the kind of pickle that disappears fast once you open the jar. Great on sandwiches, alongside barbecue, or just eaten straight.

We make these in pint and quart sizes. If you want a custom heat level — more heat, less heat — just let us know.

Pickled Okra, Dilly Beans & More

Fall is also when we put up a lot of our pickled vegetables. Pickled okra, dilly beans, hot dilly beans, pickled green tomatoes, pickled banana peppers — these are all in rotation right now.

These make great gifts, great additions to a charcuterie board, and great snacks on their own. If you're looking to stock up for the holidays or want to put together a gift basket of Tennessee-made goods, these are a great place to start.

Salsas — Fresh Tomato Season

We make our salsa with fresh tomatoes, and fall is when the tomatoes are best. We have regular salsa, hot salsa, South-West salsa, and hot South-West salsa — all made in small batches with real ingredients.

If you're a salsa person, this is the time to order. The flavor is noticeably better when the tomatoes are at their peak.

How to Order Fall Specials

All of our products are available through our order request form. Just tell us what you want, how much, and any preferences (custom heat level, seedless, reduced sugar, etc.), and we'll get back to you within a day or two.

We do local pickup in Sweetwater, TN, and we ship regionally. If you're ordering for the holidays, we'd recommend getting your request in early — fall batches go fast, and we want to make sure we can get your order together in time.

A few things to keep in mind:

• Limited quantities — when a batch is gone, it's gone until next season
• Custom orders welcome — seedless, low-sugar, custom heat levels, or items not in the catalog
• Lead time — larger orders may need a few extra days, especially during busy fall weeks
• Shipping — we ship regionally; reach out if you're not sure whether we ship to your area

Stock Up Before the Season Ends

Fall doesn't last forever, and neither do our fall batches. If you've been thinking about ordering — for yourself, for gifts, or to stock your pantry for winter — now is the time to do it.

We love making things for people who appreciate real, homemade food. Every jar is made with care, sealed by hand, and sent out with the hope that it ends up on a table where someone is really going to enjoy it.

See what's available and put in your request — we'd love to make something for you this fall.