Jams & Jellies
Jams, jellies, fruit butters, and chutneys preserve fruit in different textures and balances of sweetness. Strawberry-jalapeño jam and cranberry chutney offer contrasting starting points for a spread or accompaniment.
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Chutneys
Cranberry and mango chutneys combine fruit with seasonings for an accompaniment that goes beyond sweetness alone. These preparations offer contrasting textures and flavors to serve beside another dish.
Fruit Butters
Peach, pumpkin, and apple become smooth spreads through cooking and concentration. Fruit butters emphasize the body of the fruit, with recipes to spoon onto bread or use as an accompaniment.
Jams & Preserves
Strawberries, blueberries, jalapeños, and other ingredients bring variety to these jams and preserves. Browse fruit spreads with different balances of sweetness and heat, following the storage method specified by each recipe.
Jellies
Pineapple and cranberry pair with jalapeños in these pepper jellies. Their smooth, set texture offers a contrast between fruit sweetness and chile flavor in a spread or accompaniment.
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Cranberry–Jalapeño Jam
Sweet, tart, and pleasantly spicy, this homemade Cranberry–Jalapeño Jam combines fresh cranberries, jalapeños, apple cider, and citrus into a glossy, spreadable preserve. Naturally thickened and freezer-friendly, it’s delicious…
Strawberry Jalapeño Jam
Sweet strawberries, tangy pickled jalapeños, and a touch of balsamic vinegar come together in a vibrant sweet-and-spicy jam with bright fruit flavor, lively pepper heat, and a deeper,…
Blackberry Bourbon Bacon Jam
Sweet, smoky, savory, and bursting with rich blackberry flavor, this Blackberry Bourbon Bacon Jam is the perfect balance of rustic comfort and gourmet sophistication. Thick-cut bacon is slowly…
Blueberry Jalapeño Refrigerator Jam
This Blueberry Jalapeño Refrigerator Jam combines the rich sweetness of blueberries and blackberries with the bright heat of fresh jalapeños. Local honey adds depth, lemon juice brightens the…
Blueberry Chia Jam
A quick, naturally thickened blueberry jam made with frozen blueberries and chia seeds. Lightly sweet, fresh tasting, and perfect for spooning over yogurt, oatmeal, or toast. Ingredients 2…
Pineapple Jalapeño Pepper Jelly
Sweet, tropical pineapple meets the bright crunch of red bell pepper and the spicy kick of Jalapeño in this easy, no-canning jelly. Perfect on crackers with cream cheese,…
Strawberry Fire-Kissed Spread
Strawberry Fire-Kissed Spread is sweet, spicy, and just a little dangerous. Ripe strawberries bring jammy sweetness, while Jalapeño or Fresno chiles add a slow-building heat that lingers without…
Jalapeño Bacon Jam
This rich, sweet, smoky Jalapeño Bacon Jam is a flavor-packed spread that belongs on everything from burgers and grilled cheese to charcuterie boards and biscuits. Crispy bacon, caramelized…
Peach-Bourbon Bacon Jam
A luxuriously sweet-and-savory spread crafted from smoky bacon, ripe peaches, and a splash of bourbon — the perfect gourmet condiment for cheese boards, grilled meats, or artisan toast.…
Monkey Butter
You’ll Go Bananas Over This Fun Tropical Jam Monkey butter is a creamy jam made of bananas, pineapple and coconut (leave the coconut out if you’re not a fan). This tropical jam recipe can…
