Jam & Jelly Recipes

Canning blackberry jelly is a fun and rewarding experience, especially if you have a surplus of fresh blackberries. Canning your jelly allows you to enjoy it all year round, and it makes a great gift for friends and family. With a little bit of preparation and the right equipment, you can easily make your own…

If you’re looking for a delicious way to preserve apricots, canning apricot jam with pectin is a great option. Not only is it a tasty way to enjoy the fruit year-round, but it’s also a fun and rewarding activity to do at home. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic canning equipment, you…

If you love rhubarb season, homemade rhubarb jelly is one of the prettiest and most delicious ways to preserve it. This clear pink jelly has a bright sweet-tart flavor that’s perfect on toast, biscuits, English muffins, and even as a glaze for desserts. It also makes a beautiful homemade gift. Canning Expertise: Rachel Paxton is…

Canning strawberry jelly is one of my favorite things to do during the summer, and it’s one of the easiest ways to preserve fresh strawberries while they’re in season. There are so many things you can make with strawberries—jam, pie filling, syrups—but homemade jelly has a special place in my kitchen. It’s smooth, clear, and…

How to Can Orange Jelly   I wanted to try some new jelly recipes this summer. I’ve always wanted to try making homemade orange jelly, and I wasn’t disappointed with this recipe for making mandarin orange jelly.   Canning Expertise: Rachel Paxton is a certified Master Home Food Preserver with over 25 years of hands-on…