Jams, Jellies and Preserves

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

This is a simple way to make jam - in your bread machine! If you use other fruits you may have to adjust the amounts used to account for different sweetness levels.

Method:   bread machine
Time:   1-2 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

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

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

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This 11 minute strawberry jam recipe is so easy. It's the perfect way to use up fresh strawberries, and it only takes a few minutes to make.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with concord grapes, water, sugar, pectin

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

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

Making your own peanut butter is so easy, so much tastier than store bought, and limitless in customization options.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with pectin, mango, lemon juice, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:  

Made with water, rhubarb, sugar, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

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, blackberries, pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, concord grapes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 liquid pectin, bell pepper, habanero peppers, sugar, white vinegar

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 sugar, lemon gelatin powder, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt, blackberries, rhubarb, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, elderberries, grapes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sugar, key limes, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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, garlic, white vinegar, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sugar, orange, lemon, water, peaches, powdered fruit pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with sugar, crushed pineapple, peaches, oranges, cantaloupe, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with liquid fruit pectin, water, sugar, fresh cranberries, orange, frozen sliced strawberries, ground cloves, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cardamom, ground ginger, honey, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, lemon zest, vanilla bean


Time:   over 5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with white grape juice, water, sugar, fresh thyme, red food coloring, liquid pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cranberries, water, orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, liquid pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with peach or apricot gelatin, zucchini, sugar, crushed pineapple, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with powdered fruit pectin, water, corn syrup, pears, crushed pineapple, lemon juice, ascorbic acid crystals, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with sugar, dry pectin, water, dried apricots, red bell pepper, fresh red Fresno chilies, jalapeno peppers, cider vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with sugar, ground ginger, Seville oranges, lemons, water, crystallized ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours