39 Homemade Jelly and Jam Recipes

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39 Homemade Jelly and Jam Recipes2/38 Apple Cinnamon Jelly 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 7 half-pints Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 99 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 3/38 Raspberry Peach Jam 20 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 3 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my jam won a first-place pink ribbon at our local county fair, I was overjoyed but it’s not the highest compliment

that recipe has received

that recipe has received. Two girlfriends that I share it with tell me if they don’t hide the jam from their husbands and children, they’ll devour an entire jarful at just a sitting! —Patricia Larsen, Leslieville, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 33 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 4/38 Apricot Jam 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apricot Jam Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This thick, chunky apricot jam was my

grandma’s recipe; it’s lovely to make something for my family and friends that she made for hers! —Linda Wegner, Robinson, Illinois 5/38 Green Tomato Jam 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings about 3 cups Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 81 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 6/38 Peach Jam 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bourbon Peach Jam Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 3 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Every bite of this jam reminds me of that fun trip

Bourbon has been popular at our house since we visited the Kentucky Bourbon Trail a few years ago. Every bite of this jam reminds me of that fun trip. —Katie Ferrier, Houston, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 88 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 7/38 Jalapeno Jelly 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Texas Jalapeno Jelly Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 7 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A jar of this sweet and spicy jelly is always warmly appreciated. To

add an extra southwestern accent, I trim the lid with a snappy bandanna print fabric. —Lori McMullen, Victoria, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 92 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 8/38 Pineapple-Rhubarb Jam 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 7 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rhubarb, pineapple and strawberry make an awesome jam that brings back memories of living on a farm and growing my own rhubarb. —Debbi Barate, Seward, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 89 calories, 0

For a change of pace from berry jams, try this unique option

fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 9/38 Carrot Cake Jam 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Carrot Cake Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a change of pace from berry jams, try this unique option. Spread on a bagel with cream cheese, it tastes almost as good as real carrot cake! —Rachelle Stratton, Rock Springs, Wyoming Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 88 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars,

0 fiber), 0 protein

0 fiber), 0 protein. 10/38 Ginger Blueberry Jam 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ginger Blueberry Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was very young, I watched my grandma make this jam in the kitchen. As I sneaked blueberries to snack on, she picked me up and told me that if I wanted any more, I’d need to learn to make this jam! —Jill Drury, River Forest, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 108 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 28g

carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein

carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 11/38 Raspberry Mint Jam 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Raspberry Mint Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have so much mint growing in my yard that I add it to almost everything. What a revelation it was when it went in my raspberry jam—the mint really wakes up the raspberry flavor.—Laurie Bock, Lynden, Washington Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 83 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

My husband and I have fun picking fruit

12/38 Berry-Basil Limeade Jam 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Berry-Basil Limeade Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I have fun picking fruit. We ended up with too many strawberries, so it was time to make jam, inspired by a mojito recipe. —Erica Ingram, Lakewood, Ohio 13/38 Lime Mint Jelly 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lime Mint Jelly Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 5 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This holly-green jelly won a

Best of Show at the county fair

Best of Show at the county fair and I was so thrilled. Flavored with lime, it’s delicious on roasted meats. —Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 79 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 14/38 Pretty Peach Jam 9 Reviews Pretty Peach Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 13 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This homemade jam has been a favorite in my family for as long as I can remember. It’s a delicious medley of fruits, including

peaches, cherries, pineapple and orange

peaches, cherries, pineapple and orange. —Theresa Beckman, Inwood, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 88 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 15/38 Plum Jam 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Plum Orange Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 10 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We put our homegrown plums to delicious use in this quick and easy jam. It’s my favorite thing to serve with buttermilk biscuits. —Kathy Rairigh, Milford, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 50 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch

fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. 16/38 Pina Colada Jam 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pina Colada Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 7 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like pina coladas, you’ll love this! But here’s the kicker: The secret ingredient is fresh zucchini. Spread the jam on crackers and cheese or add to a pan sauce to give chicken or pork chops a tropical twist. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 100 calories,

Strawberry season is in early June here in Indiana

0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 17/38 Strawberry Freezer Jam 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4-1/2 pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Strawberry season is in early June here in Indiana. A dear friend gave this recipe to me when we lived in Germany. It is good on ice cream, too! —Mary Jean Ellis, Indianapolis, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 79 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate

(20g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein

(20g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 18/38 Christmas Jam 32 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Christmas Jam Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 14 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have a passion for cooking, and I can probably thank my grandmother for it. She was a marvelous cook who could really stretch a food dollar. —Jo Talvacchia, Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 84 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 19/38 Pineapple

It’s especially good slathered on biscuits

Kiwi Jam 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pineapple Kiwi Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pineapple, kiwi and a hint of lime blend nicely in this unique combination. It’s especially good slathered on biscuits. —Sondra Rogers, Columbus, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 83 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 20/38 Watermelon Jelly 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 5 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With its

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