Our Story
At the heart of each Maui Fruit Jewel is a lush, tropical island in the Pacific Ocean, with a love story buried in the juicy center...
Meet Lin and Chris ter Horst, the epicureans behind Maui Fruit Jewels.
We fell in love while working in Beijing over a shared passion for running. Before we found our home on this beloved tropical island, our roots had carried us all over the world: Lin was born in Shanghai and raised in New York, Chris is a native of the Netherlands.
When we moved to Maui in 2012, we were instantly enamored by the island’s exotic fruit orchards. Each morning on our daily runs, sea breezes carried the aromas of fresh Hawaiian fruits—one day it would be ripe guava or lilikoi, the next it was yellow mangoes and noni. Struck with inspiration, we saw an opportunity to create sweet, tropical treats from the bounty.
That’s when the idea for Maui Fruit Jewels began to shine.
Lin, an accomplished pastry chef who trained at Le Cordon Bleu in London, tuned into her passion for confections and immediately started infusing traditional sweets, like French pâte de fruits, with as many locally-grown fruits as possible. Chris, a recovering engineer and professional triathlon athlete who had initially planned to consume his days on Maui training up and down the island, soon found himself in the kitchen as well.
Maui Fruit Jewels remains a family-run operation, inspired by Hawaii and its people. We are thrilled to offer you a taste of our island paradise no matter where you are.
Aloha, Lin & Chris
As a family-owned business on Maui, we carefully oversee every stage of our production process: from sourcing the best fruits to placing each individually wrapped product in sturdy, brightly colored boxes.
our products
Exoctic fruit jellies
Exotic Fruit Jellies is the original product line we created, and it is like divine fruit gummies for adults, made from Hawaii-grown fruits. It is inspired by the traditional French confection “pates de fruits”, and received the prestigious silver sofi™ Awards from the Specialty Food Association in 2014. Exotic Fruit Jellies are to be enjoyed in the same way chocolate bonbons are savored. Presented in premium gift boxes, it is a great way to share fruits of the islands.
hawaii fruit pastes
Hawaii Fruit Paste is our answer to the traditional quince paste ("membrillo" in Spanish) originated in Europe. Our Hawaii Fruit Pastes are best served as an accompaniment to artisan cheese and crackers. They are offered in: Lilikoi Passion Fruit (Winner Good Food Award in 2018), Guava, Pineapple, Hawaii Chili Pepper Pineapple, and Turmeric Ginger Pineapple.
Fruit-Studded Shortbreads
This one-of-a-kind classic buttery shortbread incorporates our signature soft exotic fruit jellies - the essence of the most beautiful place on earth. Filled with pockets of sea salt, these melt-in-your-mouth crispy cookies are perfect treats to pair your afternoon tea or compliment any dessert menu.
hawaii fruit purées
Made with 100% pure fruit grown on Maui, our fresh purées allow you to infuse any dish or drink with the taste of Hawaii. Enjoy yours in sauces, smoothies, cocktails, baked goods, jams, or even just swirled into yogurt. The purées contain no preservatives, fillers, or added sugars—only lush fruits nurtured by the bright Hawaiian sun and faint sea breeze.
Our quality
Gifts with Aloha
Find your Hawaiian omiyage: Embrace the Japanese tradition of gifting regional food specialties with brightly colored boxes of small Hawaiian treasures.
