# Historical Craft Jellies Congaree and Penn Farm's Apple Jelly Comes from a Johnny Appleseed Tree By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-09-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-jelly References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/food-news-new-craft-apple-jelly-made-from-last-johnny-appleseed-tree/) Congaree and [Penn Farm's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshsqueezed-lemonade) newest craft apple jelly is a unique product that will appeal to those with a love of food and history alike. Johnny Appleseed is known as an American pioneer who introduced apple trees across the United States. As part of a This project is the result of a 23-year project to preserve and share Johnny Appleseed's legacy, arborist Jeffrey Meyer and his son Scott Meyer of Congaree and Penn Farm discovered and saved the last verified apple tree planted by Appleseed. Although there was news of a verified apple tree planted by Appleseed alive and well in Nova, Ohio, it was determined it would not likely produce fruit due to its age. To carry on Appleseed's legacy and the fruit of the iconic apple tree, Meyer grafted branches from the tree other apple trees. As a result, Congaree and Penn Farm is launching the first-ever Johnny Appleseed Authentic apple jelly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Food Preservation:** Explores the use of traditional techniques to preserve historical food items, offering opportunities to create unique and nostalgic products. - **Heritage Branding:** Highlights the revival of historical figures and stories in branding, presenting opportunities to connect with consumers through their shared cultural heritage. - **Farm-to-table Innovation:** Focuses on the development of innovative products and experiences that celebrate local agriculture and connect consumers with the origins of their food. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating historical food preservation techniques and heritage branding can result in the development of unique products that appeal to food enthusiasts. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Merging historical narratives with farm-to-table experiences can attract tourists and provide opportunities for immersive cultural experiences. - **Retail and CPG:** Capitalizing on the trend of heritage branding can help companies create products with a sense of nostalgia and a unique story, appealing to consumers seeking authentic and meaningful connections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brandy-Infused Apple Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calvados-spirited-fruit-spread.md) - [Revived Old-Fashioned Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martinellis-1868-hard-cider.md) - [Washington-Grown Apple Cider](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cider1.md) - [Apple-Based Honey Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/langer-farms.md) - [Concord Grape Sandwich Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-concord-grape-jelly.md) - [Triple-Apple Premium Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-cider.md) - [Root Beer Jelly Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-xxx-root-beer-jelly.md) - [Amish-Style Food Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amishstyle-food.md) - [Repurposed Fruit Juices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-dose-1.md)