Jams, Jellies and Preserves

Who knew you could transform just a few simple ingredients into something so delicious? Get ready to slather this delightful jelly on everything.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A classic southern recipe (and a great way to use up watermelon rinds). A simple simmer in a sugar mixture creates tender preserves that can be used in a variety...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with sugar, powdered pectin, water, peaches, crystallized ginger, oranges

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Get ready to zing your taste buds with this jalapeno rhubarb jam recipe that is both sweet and spicy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Use this jam as a spread on sandwiches, mix it with cream cheese for a dip, or thin it with a little wine and use as a sauce or glaze on chicken or fish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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Just two ingredients and a few minutes in the microwave and you can have a quick batch of orange marmalade ready to go.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Don't let the summer end without stocking up on tomato preserves! This recipe yields a delicious, shelf-stable product. The perfect way to savor the flavors of summer.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Ground cherries, also known as husk cherries, look a little like a tomatillo. They produce an orange-ish fruit that tastes somewhere between a tomato and pineapple.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This sweet marmalade made from fresh pineapple and flavored with a hint of zesty lemon makes a delicious spread.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

When life gives you concord grapes, make grape jelly! This jelly is perfect for spreading on toast or using in recipes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

A classic recipe for orange marmalade. It is a versatile preserve that can be used in sweet or savory dishes, or simply enjoyed on its own.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with jalapeno peppers, red bell pepper, cider vinegar, sugar, dried apricots, liquid pectin, red food coloring

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

If you want to avoid all the sugar and other nastiness packed into lots of commercial peanut butter jars, making your own is the way to go.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Canning made easy with your crockpot! Simply let the ingredient simmer until you have the right, thick consistency, then put into jelly jars.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

This easy recipe combines fresh, ripe peaches, zesty lemon juice, and pectin to create a sweet and tangy peach jam.

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with powdered pectin, sugar, plums, Concord grapes, water, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This boozy plum jam is the perfect way to use up any extra plums you may have. The brandy in the recipe gives it a rich flavor that is perfect on toast or as a topping for pork chops.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

The taste of this tangerine jelly is sweet and tangy, making it a perfect addition to any breakfast table. Try it on toast, bagels, or even pancakes for a delicious treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

The classic combo of rhubarb and strawberry in a chunky freezer jam. Perfect on toast, english muffins, pancakes, etc.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This cherry jam can go either way: sweet or sour! Step up the sugar to fruit ratio for a sweet jam that's perfect on baked goods.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Who knew apple juice could dress up so nicely? This apple juice jelly recipe turns your everyday juice into a gourmet treat that's perfect for toast, desserts, or just a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with pectin, sugar, tomatoes, lemon rind, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

From fresh ginger to jelly jars, this recipe shows you how to create a sweet and spicy spread that's perfect for any meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with freestone peaches, water, sugar, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

If you can get your hands on some ripe Japanese satsuma plums, take advantage and make some jelly. Nothing complicated, just a sweet, pectin-thickened jelly to make some exceptional...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Is there a more classic look than a bright red maraschino cherry garnishing a hot-fudge sundae? Make the cherries en masse at home so you can top off sundaes and garnish...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This marmalade is so good, it will make you pucker up and say "ooh la la!" Grand Marnier gives this marmalade a wonderfully complex flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with ground cardamom, cinnamon stick, rhubarb, sugar, water, ginger root

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Much maligned rhubarb rarely gets the love it deserves, but one spoonful of this rhubarb and fig jam will change your mind on the vegetable for good.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Raspberry jam is a delicious and versatile spread that can be enjoyed on a variety of items, from toast to scones. What many people don't know is that this jam can be...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours