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Our Favorite Homemade Jam Recipes to Sweeten Any Day

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Strawberry Jam
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The convenience of store-bought ingredients can save tons of time during busy weeks, and there are some things that even the best chefs don't make from scratch. When it comes to jam, though, we're partial to the homemade variety. Jam recipes are the easiest way to add something homemade to your spread without much effort at all. Even novice cooks can throw together a delicious homemade jam on the stovetop or even easier—in the slow cooker. If you went a little overboard buying fresh produce at the farmers' market this week, don't let anything go to waste. Simply make one of our gorgeous jam recipes with the leftovers. With sweet and savory options, our homemade jam recipes can be added to biscuits, burgers, peanut butter sandwiches, cornbread, and more. Plus, if you need a last-minute hostess gift that feels personal, whip up some homemade jam, put it in a mini Mason jar, and tie it with a cute ribbon. Voila! You gave a memorable and delicious gift they'll really appreciate. A jar of homemade jam is one of our favorite staples to always have on hand.

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Blackberry Chambord Jam

Blackberry Chambord Jam
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Recipe: Blackberry Chambord Jam

This jam blends blackberries and Chambord, a black raspberry liqueur that brings out the flavor of the fruit.

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Peach-Raspberry Jam

Peach-Raspberry Jam
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Recipe: Peach-Raspberry Jam

This jam keeps in the refrigerator for up to a month.

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Stone Fruit Preserves

Stone-Fruit Preserves
Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Recipe: Stone Fruit Preserves

We made this delicious jam with peaches, but you can also substitute unpeeled plums or nectarines.

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Strawberry-Lemonade Jam

Strawberry-Lemonade Jam
Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Strawberry-Lemonade Jam

Not only is Strawberry-Lemonade Jam spread between the layers of our Strawberry-Lemonade Layer Cake, this sweet-tart jam does double duty as a base for savory sides and entrees.

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Nectarine-Ginger Preserves

Nectarine-Ginger Preserves
Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Recipe: Nectarine-Ginger Preserves

Try it with sweet potato biscuits, blueberry pancakes, or praline ice cream.

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Cardamom-Plum Jam

Cardamom-Plum Jam
Credit: Photo: Cedric Angeles

Recipe: Cardamom-Plum Jam

"Spices! In jam! This was the jam that made me realize how good homemade preserves could be--and I'm pretty sure it landed me my book deal. You can use any kind of plums. Tart, even under-ripe, plums too puckery to eat out of hand make especially good jams." Liana Krissoff

Recipe from Liana Krissoff, author of Canning for a New Generation

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Strawberry-Orange Jam

Strawberry-Orange Jam
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Recipe: Strawberry-Orange Jam

Keep this jam in the refrigerator up to 1 month.

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Bacon-and-Sweet Onion Jam

Bacon-and-Sweet Onion Jam
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Recipe: Bacon-and-Sweet Onion Jam

We love this sweet and savory condiment on our Pork Tenderloin Sliders.

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Black and Blue Jam

Black and Blue Jam
Credit: Photo: Brian Woodcock

Recipe: Black and Blue Jam

Make your biscuits even better with this delectable homemade jam. Keep it in the refrigerator up to 1 month.

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Tomato-Peach Preserves

Tomato-Peach Preserves
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Recipe: Tomato-Peach Preserves

These salty-sweet preserves pair perfectly with goat cheese crostinis.

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Balsamic-Plum Preserves

Balsamic-Plum Preserves
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Recipe: Balsamic-Plum Preserves

Try it with smoked turkey, pulled pork, fried green tomatoes, or warm baked Brie.

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Peach-Pepper Preserves

Peach-Pepper Preserves
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Recipe: Peach-Pepper Preserves

Try this sweet and spicy jam with coconut fried shrimp, chicken quesadillas, or a ham and fontina panini.

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Double Berry Freezer Jam

Double Berry Freezer Jam

Recipe: Double Berry Freezer Jam

Fresh strawberries and blueberries team up for this clever (and tasty!) no-cook freezer jam.

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Strawberry Jam

Strawberry Jam
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Recipe: Strawberry Jam

Savor the sweet flavor of fresh strawberries long after the season is done with this three-ingredient recipe.

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Tomato Jam

Cornmeal Thumbprint Cookies with Tomato Jam
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Recipe: Tomato Jam

Beautifully sweet and savory, this fresh tomato jam is a true summer treat. It pairs well with biscuits, burgers, or our Cornmeal Thumbprint Cookies.

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Fig Jam

Fig and Lemon Refrigerator Jam
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Recipe: Fig and Lemon Refrigerator Jam

Lemon brightens up this sweet, summery jam recipe that's perfect for beginner cooks.

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Bacon Jam

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Recipe: Bacon Jam

If you want to take your cookout to the next level, just add bacon jam—the neighbors will be in awe of your restaurant-quality burgers.

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Tomato-Ginger Jam

Field Pea Cakes with Tomato-Ginger Jam
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Recipe: Tomato-Ginger Jam

This savory jam pairs gorgeously with our fresh Field Pea Cakes, but it would work well with main dishes like grilled fish or chicken.

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Strawberry-Blueberry Jam

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Recipe: Strawberry-Blueberry Jam

What better way to "put up" your favorite summer berries than with an easy slow-cooker jam recipe? Simply put all five ingredients in your slow cooker, stir, and in a few hours, you'll have delicious homemade jam.

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    1 of 20 Our Favorite Homemade Jam Recipes to Sweeten Any Day
    2 of 20 Blackberry Chambord Jam
    3 of 20 Peach-Raspberry Jam
    4 of 20 Stone Fruit Preserves
    5 of 20 Strawberry-Lemonade Jam
    6 of 20 Nectarine-Ginger Preserves
    7 of 20 Cardamom-Plum Jam
    8 of 20 Strawberry-Orange Jam
    9 of 20 Bacon-and-Sweet Onion Jam
    10 of 20 Black and Blue Jam
    11 of 20 Tomato-Peach Preserves
    12 of 20 Balsamic-Plum Preserves
    13 of 20 Peach-Pepper Preserves
    14 of 20 Double Berry Freezer Jam
    15 of 20 Strawberry Jam
    16 of 20 Tomato Jam
    17 of 20 Fig Jam
    18 of 20 Bacon Jam
    19 of 20 Tomato-Ginger Jam
    20 of 20 Strawberry-Blueberry Jam

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