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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.

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  • Cranberry–Jalapeño Jam

    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…

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  • Strawberry Jalapeño Jam

    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,…

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  • Blackberry Bourbon Bacon Jam

    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…

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  • Blueberry Jalapeño Refrigerator Jam

    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…

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  • Blueberry Chia Jam

    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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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.…

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  • Monkey Butter

    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…

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  • Sweet and Tangy Tomato

    Ingredients 3 1/2 pounds tomatoes, chopped  1 medium onion, diced  1/2 cup brown sugar  1 cup granulated sugar  1 teaspoon salt  1/2 teaspoon coriander  1/4 teaspoon cumin  1/4…

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