Heritage Home Collection - Low Country South Carolina Watermelon
Before you order
Butterfields Buds are traditional hard candy, not chewy candy. They are made to dissolve slowly, with fruit- and spice-forward flavors that are balanced rather than made to taste like dessert. Because each batch is handmade, the color, shape, and size may naturally vary.
Small Batch
No Preservatives
Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan
Watermelon Buds
Heritage Home Collection:
THE TASTE OF SOUTHERN SUMMERS
Inspired by the breezy low-country charm, our Watermelon Buds capture the crisp, juicy sweetness of summer in the South. Each piece delivers the refreshing flavor of perfectly ripened watermelon – a Southern tradition as timeless as afternoon gatherings on shaded porches.
Like the Spanish moss on ancient oaks and colorful fresh flowers in bloom, our candy has been made by hand in the same way for over 100 years. An experience of pure taste and simple joy in every bite.
THE ARCHITECTURAL INSPIRATION
Our Watermelon Buds package features a classic Low Country South Carolina plantation home, where gracious Southern living is on full display. Notice the welcoming front porch, the symmetrical windows, and the majestic Spanish moss draping from century-old live oak trees – all hallmarks of this distinctive regional architecture.
These historic homes were designed to maximize comfort in the warm Southern climate, with high ceilings and large windows to capture cooling breezes – much like how our refreshing Watermelon Buds offer sweet relief on warm summer days.
A CENTURY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP
Since 1924, Butterfields has crafted our hard candies using time-honored techniques and the finest ingredients. Each batch of our Watermelon Buds is carefully cooked, pulled, and shaped by hand – just as it was generations ago. The result is a candy with perfect texture, vibrant flavor, and a heritage you can taste.
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Net Weight: 7oz (198g)
- Flavor Profile: Sweet, juicy watermelon with refreshing finish
- Ingredients: Sugar, Corn Syrup, Coconut, Natural Watermelon Flavor, Citric Acid, Natural Color Red Carrot
- Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 3 Pieces (11g), Calories 30 per serving
- Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place
- Made in USA: Crafted in our Nashville, North Carolina facility
PERFECT FOR
- Summer gatherings and picnics
- Gift baskets with Southern themes
- Hostess gifts and thank-you presents
- Souvenirs of Southern travels
- Anyone who appreciates authentic regional flavors
COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION
Explore our entire Heritage Home Collection, featuring historic Southern architecture paired with classic regional flavors:
- Athens, Georgia - Peach Buds
- Charleston, South Carolina - Peach Buds (Rainbow Row)
- New Orleans, Louisiana - Lemon Buds
- Key West, Florida - Key Lime Buds
- North Carolina - Muscadine Buds
*Please note we coat the candy in powdered sugar, due to this, color and brightness may vary.
Product Details
Butterfields Buds are old-fashioned hard candy with a glasslike look and feel. They are meant to dissolve slowly; we do not recommend biting into them. The flavor is fruit- or spice-forward and balanced rather than made to taste like a dessert or an intensely flavored gummy candy.
Every batch is made by hand, and our colors come from fruit and vegetable sources. Small differences in color, shape, size, and sugar coating are normal and are not product defects.
All Butterfields candies contain coconut, a tree-nut allergen. Most flavors use natural flavor. Peach Buds contain both natural and artificial peach flavor as part of the longstanding recipe.
Ingredients
Allergens
Candy Storage
Humidity is the enemy of hard candy. Keep Butterfields in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from heat and moisture.
Shipping & Returns
Orders over $45 ship free, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Other orders ship for a flat rate of $9.99.
Our standard processing time is 4–6 business days before an order leaves our factory. We ship Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Carrier transit time begins after the order has shipped.
Need your order sooner? In the order-notes or special-instructions box in your cart, write RUSH REQUEST — Need by [date]. A rush note is a request, not a guarantee. Rush processing depends on production capacity and product availability. Expedited carrier service and rush handling may require an additional charge. Do not assume the request has been accepted until Butterfields confirms it.
Carrier transit time begins after the order has shipped. Orders to the West Coast can take approximately 5–10 business days in transit. Orders to Alaska or Hawaii can take at least 15 business days. Processing and transit times are estimates; carrier delivery dates are not guaranteed.
Because candy is a food product, we do not accept physical returns or restock returned candy. If your order arrives damaged, melted, incorrect, or defective, contact us within 30 days at 252-459-2577 or sales@butterfieldscandies.com. Include your order information and clear photographs when possible. We will review the issue and provide a replacement or refund when appropriate; you will not be asked to return the candy.
We do not provide refunds or replacements based only on personal taste preference. Please review the What to Expect, Ingredients, and Allergens information before ordering.
Gluten Free
No Preservatives
Zero Dyes
Vegan
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Born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1924
For decades, Butterfields Candy moved—from Winston-Salem to Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount to Nashville—carried forward by families who believed the candy was worth keeping. Then in 2009, it went dark. The kettles went cold. The recipes sat waiting. And someone who spent 15 years carrying the memory of a candy that comforted her took a leap of faith and brought it back to life.
Dena Manning is the steward of that story.
Frequently Asked Questions
They are old-fashioned hard candy with a glasslike look and feel. We do not recommend biting into them.
Butterfields is old-fashioned hard candy, not a chewy or gummy candy. Each piece is meant to dissolve slowly. Our flavors are fruit- or spice-forward and balanced rather than made to taste like a dessert. Because every batch is made by hand, the pieces will not have the perfectly uniform size, color, or finish of mass-produced candy.
Yes. Butterfields candies are vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
Yes. All Butterfields candies contain coconut, which is classified as a tree nut. Please review the ingredient and allergen information on the individual product page before ordering.
No. Our colors come from fruit and vegetable sources, including red carrot, turmeric, grapes, and spirulina, depending on the flavor.
Most Butterfields flavors use natural flavor. Our Peach Buds contain both natural and artificial peach flavor. This is part of the longstanding recipe I chose to preserve. Mixed assortments that include Peach Buds also contain that flavoring.
Yes. Sugar Free Peach Buds are available in an 8-ounce cello bag and a mason jar. They contain isomalt rather than sugar. Please see the product page for current availability and complete ingredients.
Coconut is part of the traditional recipe and is used during the hand-folding process to keep the candy from sticking. Small pieces also remain in the finished candy. It is not a strong coconut flavor, but coconut is a tree nut and must be treated as an allergen.
We make the candy by hand in small batches. Natural color sources and the light sugar coating can also affect how bright each piece looks. Small variations in color, shape, and size are normal.
Humidity is the enemy of hard candy. Keep Butterfields in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from heat and moisture.
No. Some flavors have a bright or tart finish, but we do not currently make sour candy.
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Crafted in North Carolina Since 1924
Our methods haven’t changed. Copper kettles. Measured heat. Some things don’t improve with shortcuts.
True to the Fruit
Vegan, gluten- & dairy-free. Made with natural flavors and pure cane sugar for a true to the fruit taste.
No Preservatives or Additives
We simply coat the candy in confectioner’s sugar to prevent sticking. No anti-caking agents or additives.
Living History
Passed through Rocky Mount to rest in Nashville, North Carolina. Carried for decades by people who believed the candy was worth keeping.
