Jams, Jellies and Preserves

Looking to jazz up your peanut butter? This spread is delicious on a sandwich, bagels, stuffed in celery, or of course, just eaten from a spoon.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Letting the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice flavors meld overnight not only improves the flavor but it makes the canning process less exhausting.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Every day we send out a featured recipe and our editor's favorite picks. Don't miss out!

Made with sugar, crushed pineapple, pears, oranges, maraschino cherries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

A tasty hint of lime is what spices up this recipe. Simple to make too.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Homemade peanut butter is so much better than store-bought varieties. Fresher taste, less unnecessary additives, and the bonus satisfaction of making something from...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with green food coloring, fresh jalapeno peppers, sugar, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with honey, water, liquid fruit pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with butter, sugar, peaches, lemon juice, powdered fruit pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

You can use this black raspberry jam for more than just toast. How about for topping a melty brie grilled cheese?

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

If you're looking to brighten up your mornings, this blue raspberry jam is the way to go. It's fruity, sweet, and perfect for spreading happiness on toast.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with orange, lemon, water, baking soda, fresh blueberries, liquid fruit pectin, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with blueberries, water, sugar, liquid fruit pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with liquid fruit pectin, green food coloring, jalapeno peppers, sugar, green peppers, cider vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Indulge in a homemade peanut butter recipe, a smooth and creamy creation with a perfect balance of nutty flavor and sweetness. Ideal for spreading on toast or using in your...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with honey, water, cherries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with fresh huckleberries, lime, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with freestone peaches, water, sugar, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Who knew unripe tomatoes could taste this good? Green Tomato Jelly with a raspberry twist. Boil, blend, jar. Done.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Have delicious apple pie filling on hand any time you have the urge to bake. Homemade is so much better than store bought. Don't have a canner? You can freeze the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with green food coloring, green chilies, sugar, cider vinegar, cheesecloth, liquid pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with English cucumbers, sugar, ginger root

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with concord grapes, water, sugar, pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with ground cinnamon, pears, water, sugar, lemons

Method:   stovetop
Time:  

Curious about loquats and what you can do with them? This jelly is a fantastic introduction to their delicious potential.

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

Get ready to jar up some joy with this cherry Christmas jam. It's a sweet, tangy, and utterly festive addition to your holiday table or as a thoughtful homemade gift.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with fruit pectin, water, fresh peaches, sugar, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with red food coloring, liquid fruit pectin, red bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, white vinegar, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with honey, almonds, walnut oil, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, blackberries, pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with water, rhubarb, sugar, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with pectin, mango, lemon juice, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This jam is made without pectin and plays up the sweetness of the mango with vanilla extract.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Edible flowers add beauty to all kinds of foods including this lightly sweet jelly. Make sure to only use known edible flowers and wash them well before using.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with sugar, key limes, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with Certo, sugar, bananas, lemon juice, maraschino cherries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with red hots cinnamon candies, apple juice, Sure-Jell, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sugar, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, tomatoes, Sure Jel, pineapple, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with grapefruit peel or lemon peel, green figs, blanched almonds, sugar, water, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with liquid pectin, bell pepper, habanero peppers, sugar, white vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sour oranges, grapefruit, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with lime or lemon juice, sugar, Northwest Bartlett pears, oranges

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with liquid fruit pectin, sugar, apple cider vinegar, prepared horseradish, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with lemon juice, crushed pineapple, sugar, carrots, fresh ginger root, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with green food coloring, fruit pectin, kiwi fruit, sugar, lime juice, crushed pineapple

Method:   microwave
Time:   2-5 hours