Bryant Homestead

Bryant Homestead At Bryant Homestead, we grow orchard fruits and bake from scratch, just like the old days — simple, fresh, and made with country heart.

Fresh apple juice while getting ready for Grape festival this weekend.
09/02/2026

Fresh apple juice while getting ready for Grape festival this weekend.

From an accidental three-day counter soak to a proper seal of approval from a Welsh Gran, we are officially launching Mr...
08/30/2026

From an accidental three-day counter soak to a proper seal of approval from a Welsh Gran, we are officially launching Mrs. Gray’s Marmalades (named in honor of Patricia Olive Gray)! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🧡
​While our dark, rich traditional orange marmalade is already bottled and resting, the stove is currently bubbling away with a historic batch of Carrolade—the brilliant World War II rationing classic made from oranges and carrots. We’ve also got our orange-rhubarb, lime-jalapeño, and lime-coconut waiting in the wings.
​Everything will be freshly stocked and ready for you at the Grape Festival next weekend! Stop by our booth, grab a jar with a story, and taste a bit of heritage. 🍞✨

Preserving the Spirit of '42: The Story of Carrolade! 🧡Long before modern kitchens, back when shadows of war stretched a...
08/28/2026

Preserving the Spirit of '42: The Story of Carrolade! 🧡
Long before modern kitchens, back when shadows of war stretched across Europe and sugar was treasured, tables became sites of quiet rebellion. 🕊️ In those lean years, British cooks turned to their frost-bitten cellars to capture a little golden summer. 🥕🍊
​They took sweet, earthy roots and just a few precious slices of bitter orange to create Carrolade, a botanical blend that dissolved the boundary between vegetable and fruit. 🧪✨ It was more than a recipe; it was a stroke of kitchen alchemy, born of necessity. 👩‍🍳
​This ingenious creation demonstrated the unyielding heart and imagination that defines a great preserve. Every jar tells a story of making something beautiful with what is at hand—a sweet piece of history preserved, one small batch at a time. 🍞🍯

The house smells incredible today! 🍊🍋 Nothing beats the process of making traditional, small-batch orange marmalade from...
08/28/2026

The house smells incredible today! 🍊🍋 Nothing beats the process of making traditional, small-batch orange marmalade from scratch. It’s a labor of love, starting with carefully slicing the peel and letting it soak overnight. From these vibrant fruits to the final golden jar, the flavor is unmatched by anything store-bought. Here’s to preserving the seasons!
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✨ Something sweet is brewing here at Bryant Homestead! ✨​We just got a brand-new batch of our small-batch homemade vanil...
08/23/2026

✨ Something sweet is brewing here at Bryant Homestead! ✨
​We just got a brand-new batch of our small-batch homemade vanilla extract started today. Using rich whole vanilla beans and a carefully aged starter, this bottle is already developing a gorgeous color and aroma.
​If you're planning your holiday baking or looking to upgrade your pantry staples with real, artisan extract, we will have our small-batch vanilla ready and fully in stock by late October!
​Keep an eye out for updates and pre-order details as it steeps. What is your absolute favorite holiday bake to use real vanilla in? Let us know below!
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Early Rise, Sweet & Savory Rewards!​Up since 4 AM making sure everything is perfect for today’s Farmers Market! ☀️☕ The ...
08/21/2026

Early Rise, Sweet & Savory Rewards!
​Up since 4 AM making sure everything is perfect for today’s Farmers Market! ☀️☕ The oven’s been busy, and I can’t wait for you to see what I’ve been working on.
​Featured This Week:
​🍪 5 Different Flavors of GLUTEN FREE Cookie Slabs! (Yes, "slabs" because I was too tired for rolling, but just as delicious! 😂)
​🥖 6 Loaves of Golden Sourdough (These are my classic, non-gluten-free loaves—my GF starter is still taking a little break! 🌱❌)
​Plus, I have all your favorites:
🍓 Homemade Jams & Jellies
🧼 Artisan Soaps
​Everything is ready and waiting for you!
​We’ll be at the Nauvoo Farmers Market from 3 to 7pm today, located at the Nauvoo City Park. Come early before they’re all gone! See you there!
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📢 Important Update on Bakery Operations & Pre-Orders!​As we transition into our new space and tackle the big move and se...
08/04/2026

📢 Important Update on Bakery Operations & Pre-Orders!
​As we transition into our new space and tackle the big move and setup, our retail location (the red shoppette building) will only be open for scheduled pick-up for a little while.
​To make sure everything is fresh and ready for you, we are moving back to pre-orders only for the time being:
​How to Order: Either send me a text message or leave me a voicemail at 217-577-7022.
​Notice Required: Please give at least 24 hours notice prior to your pick-up time.
​Find Us at the Market: Unless, of course, we are at the Nauvoo Farmers Market on Fridays—we will of course still be participating in that!
​Check out our current menu below to place your order. Thank you all so much for your incredible support, patience, and excitement as we get this new chapter rolling!
*Note anything on the menu can be made gluten free and or Allergen Friendly as well!*

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Big news, everyone! We officially signed the lease today! 🎉🗝️​We are beyond thrilled to announce that we’ve secured our ...
08/03/2026

Big news, everyone! We officially signed the lease today! 🎉🗝️
​We are beyond thrilled to announce that we’ve secured our new uptown location in the old school building! While all our regular and dedicated gluten-free baking will still happen right out of our farm kitchens, this charming space is going to be your new go-to destination to pick up your orders and browse our fresh daily goodies! 🥖✨
​We are so excited to have a dedicated home base to serve you better and bring a little extra sweetness to town. Stay tuned—we'll be sharing details very soon on our official opening day and hours!
​Thank you all so much for supporting our small local dream. We couldn't have done it without you! ❤️
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07/31/2026

Our daughter had a roller skating accident so we wont be at the Nauvoo Farmers Market today but please go support the other vendors before the rain comes in. Any pre orders are in the farmstand on the pick up shelf.

07/31/2026

🎉 Big News, Uptown! 🎉
​You asked, and we listened! Many of you told us you wanted us to move a little further uptown instead of our cozy little farmstand—and we couldn't be more excited to say we made it happen!
​On Monday, we are officially going to sign the lease for our brand-new permanent home! 🏫✨
​You’ll be able to find us right on the first floor in Room 90 at the old elementary school.
​We can't wait to grow into this new space and continue serving our amazing community. Stay tuned for updates on our move-in progress and grand opening details. Thank you all so much for your incredible support—we couldn’t have done this without you! ❤️
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Address

1350 Hubbard Street
Nauvoo, IL
62354

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm

Telephone

+12175777022

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