Jams, Jellies and Preserves

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

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

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

Get ready to spread some magic on your toast with this Cranberry-Raspberry Jam, a berry blast that's all about the zing and the zang.


Time:   1-2 hours

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Made with concord grapes, water, sugar, pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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

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

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

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

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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 water, rhubarb, sugar, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:  

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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, blackberries, pectin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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 sugar, concord grapes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salt, blackberries, rhubarb, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sugar, lemon gelatin powder, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with liquid pectin, garlic, white vinegar, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with water, salt, whole cloves, eggplants, lemons, sugar, cinnamon, ground ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with sugar, grape juice, sure-jell

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with pectin, lemon juice, dandelion blossoms, water, sugar

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 ginger, cinnamon, lemon rind, fruit pectin, sugar, lemon juice, yellow tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours