Recipes and Cooking How to Cook Preserving & Canning 17 Homemade Recipes for Jams and Jellies to Upgrade Your Morning Toast By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on October 25, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Andy Lyons Ah, jam. It's the perfect vehicle for spreading onto your favorite sandwich (PB&J, of course) and morning toast. But homemade jams and jellies are great for more than just bread. With unique jam flavors such as tomato-basil, carrot cake, and jasmine tea, you've got bases for meat, appetizers, and more. Whether you're a canning master or just starting out, we have plenty of jelly and jam recipes to preserve your produce. Classics like strawberry jam make an appearance, but we imagine our fun jam flavor combinations are going to really entice you. 01 of 17 Very-Berry Rhubarb Jam Get the Recipe Andy Lyons Life is as easy (and delicious) as pie when you start your day with the tasty combination of berry and rhubarb. Need more convincing? We use blueberry pie filling as an easy shortcut ingredient. 14 Berry Pie Recipes That Are a Slice Above the Rest 02 of 17 Strawberry Jam Get the Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Enjoy that glorious fresh strawberry flavor all year. Each batch of this classic homemade jam recipe is brimming with 3 quarts of juicy, plump strawberries—enough to keep you smiling until the next berry season. 03 of 17 Raspberry Jam Get the Recipe Jason Donnelly Few things are as delicious as raspberry jam and butter on freshly baked bread. And it tastes even better when you make it yourself. Personalize your jam recipe with easy additions like lemon, nutmeg, or grated fresh ginger. Test Kitchen Tip: Always thoroughly wash fruits and veggies before using them in your recipes. 04 of 17 Berry-Chia Seed Jam Get the Recipe Andy Lyons Chia seeds make a significant impact on this jam recipe. Those tiny little seeds thicken the mixture naturally when combined with liquid (berries and honey, in this case). Bonus: chia seeds are a great source of fiber, protein, and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. 05 of 17 Rhubarb and Rose Petal Jam Get the Recipe Andy Lyons Rose petals complement the tartness of fresh rhubarb with their light, ambrosial flavor. This unique jam recipe pops when used in pastries such as homemade donuts or atop freshly baked scones. Test Kitchen Tip: To avoid pesticides, use roses from your own garden, a farmer's market, or a specialty food store. 06 of 17 Caramel Apple Jam Get the Recipe Andy Lyons Bring the goodness of caramel apples to your breakfast table with this indulgent jam recipe. Made with tart Granny Smith apples and buttery homemade caramel, it's a great treat to give as a gift to your food-loving friends. Preserve Your Produce for Up to a Year with These Must-Know Water Bath Canning Basics 07 of 17 Peach Jam View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Juicy peaches lend fresh flavor and gorgeous color to this traditional jam recipe. But if you're ready for a twist, try our easy variations: cardamom, basil, bourbon, or chipotle. How to Can Peaches in Light Syrup or No Syrup to Savor Summer 08 of 17 Lemon-Lime-Orange Marmalade Get the Recipe Andy Lyons Experience the freshness from this citrus party in a jar, and you'll never be the same. Section citrus fruit to remove the bitter membranes before adding to the pot to achieve the sweet-tart gourmet preserves. Use it as an irresistible filling for thumbprint cookies. 09 of 17 Strawberry Margarita Jam Get the Recipe Andy Lyons Why stop at strawberries? Our twist on classic strawberry jam adds lime juice, tequila, and triple sec for a surprising transformation that invokes the classic happy-hour cocktail. Test Kitchen Tip: You'll know your jelly was a success if it quivers instead of flows when spooned from the jar. 10 of 17 Rosé Wine Jelly with Pink Peppercorns Get the Recipe Blaine Moats This sweet and spicy jelly is a brilliant way to perk up your lunch sandwich. Pink peppercorns offer a subtle kick of heat wrapped in a light, fruity flavor. Rosé wine, with hints of berry and citrus, balances the pepper's heat. 11 of 17 Grape Juice Jelly Get the Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Kids will love this homemade grape jelly, and you'll love how simple it is to make. We used grape juice instead of whole grapes for a 3-ingredient jelly recipe that requires zero chopping (hooray!) and tastes great on sandwiches or mixed into oats or hot cereal. 12 of 17 Sour Cherry and Amaretto Jelly Get the Recipe Scott Little Almond-flavored amaretto is just as at home in a jelly as it is in a cocktail. The decadent liqueur balances tart cherries for a delish jelly recipe that's great for everyday eating. Italian Amaretti Cookies 13 of 17 Ruby Red Grapefruit Jelly Get the Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Love the distinct bittersweet flavor of grapefruit? Enjoy it year-round with our grapefruit jam recipe. The bold citrus flavor is the perfect complement to sugary pound cake. 14 of 17 Jasmine Tea Jelly Get the Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Share this sophisticated jelly recipe at an English-style tea party. The fragrant blend of green tea leaves and jasmine is an unexpected (and unforgettable) way to top cakes or biscuits. Jasmine-Ginger Tea 15 of 17 Tomato-Basil Jam Get the Recipe Jason Donnelly Combining tomato and basil in a savory preserves recipe makes it easy to add the classic flavor pairing to sandwiches, fresh bread, or crackers. Try it with fresh mozzarella for a Caprese-inspired snack. 18 Garden-Fresh Tomato Recipes That Showcase This Garden Staple 16 of 17 Lemon-Honey Jelly Get the Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Get your toast ready! If you're a sweet-and-sour fan, you'll love this bright jelly recipe. The bright flavor of lemon gets a lightly sweet infusion of honey. Depending on the type of flower nectar, the taste of honey varies. Try this recipe with clover, buckwheat, or blackberry honey for subtle differences in flavor. 17 of 17 Carrot Cake Jam View Recipe Blaine Moats Here's a spring jam recipe that rivals your favorite Easter cake. With hints of sweet pineapple and flaked coconut, this decadent carrot jam tastes like a warm, tropical treat atop crusty bread and a dab of cream cheese. 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