From grandma’s pantry: 15 foolproof jam recipes

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Explore Grandma’s pantry secrets with 15 foolproof jam recipes. From classic strawberry to exotic bacon jam habanero, elevate your breakfast and snacks to new heights with foolproof recipes that will make you feel like jam-making pro. Let’s get jamming!

overhead of apricot jam with apricots and thyme
Apricot Thyme Jam: A Fragrant Fusion of Flavors. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Honey Strawberry Jam

strawberries and little pail of jam
Honey Strawberry Jam. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Indulge in the essence of summer with this delightful strawberry jam. Enhanced with aromatic herbs and sweetened with honey, this homemade gem captures the essence of the season and comes with valuable berry picking advice.
Get the Recipe: Honey Strawberry Jam

Apricot Thyme Jam: A Fragrant Fusion of Flavors

Experience the enchanting combination of apricots and thyme in this delightful jam. With its sweet and herbaceous notes, this homemade creation will elevate your toast, scones, or cheese platters with a burst of deliciousness.
Get the Recipe: Apricot Thyme Jam: A Fragrant Fusion of Flavors

Clean Raspberry Preserves with Honey

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Clean Raspberry Preserves with Honey. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Delight in the pure flavors of raspberries with this clean and wholesome preserves recipe. Sweetened with honey and free from refined sugars, this homemade jam allows the natural sweetness of the berries to shine, providing a guilt-free indulgence.
Get the Recipe: Clean Raspberry Preserves with Honey

Ground Cherry Jam

Discover the delightful taste of ground cherries with this homemade jam. With its distinct flavor profile, this tangy and slightly sweet spread will surprise and delight your taste buds, adding a touch of uniqueness to your pantry.
Get the Recipe: Ground Cherry Jam

Tangy Kumquat Jam

Kumquat jam jar with kumquats and spices in background.
Russian kumquat jam. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Dive into the vibrant flavors of Russian cuisine with this zesty kumquat jam. Bursting with citrusy goodness, this homemade jam is a perfect balance of sweet and tart, adding a unique twist to your breakfast or desserts.
Get the Recipe: Tangy Kumquat Jam

Sugar Free Cranberry Jam

Our Sugar-Free Cranberry Jam recipe is done in 10 minutes using homemade brown sugar you will all enjoy. With only 2 carbs per serving, our festive sauce is also low carb, gluten-free, and perfect for diabetics.
Get the Recipe: Sugar Free Cranberry Jam

Homemade Date Syrup (Silan)

jar of date syrup
Homemade Date Syrup (Silan). Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Experience the richness of dates in this homemade syrup. Silan, a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, is a delicious alternative to traditional jam, perfect for drizzling on pancakes, yogurt, or using as a natural sweetener in various recipes.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Date Syrup (Silan)

Quince Jelly

Quince jelly is easy to make. Just boil chopped fruit in water, mash it, strain it, add sugar and a few other ingredients, and boil until it gels.
Get the Recipe: Quince Jelly

Homemade Red Pepper Jelly

two jars of red pepper jelly.
Homemade Red Pepper Jelly. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Red pepper jelly is an ideal condiment for charcuterie boards and sandwiches. It can be prepared in about 15 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Red Pepper Jelly

Sugar Free Strawberry Jam Recipe

Sugar Free Strawberry Jam in a glass container.
Sugar Free Strawberry Jam Recipe. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Learn how to make Sugar Free Strawberry Jam recipe with 2 ingredients only in just a few minutes. This homemade strawberry preserve is pectin free, gluten-free, grain-free, keto, and perfect for diabetics.
Get the Recipe: Sugar Free Strawberry Jam Recipe

Maple Bacon Bourbon Jam

Want to add a unique gourmet wilderness flavor to your roast, wild game, tacos, or steak? You’ll love the flavor combination of maple, bacon and bourbon in this delicious jam.
Get the Recipe: Maple Bacon Bourbon Jam

Kick Ass Bacon Jam

jar of bacon jam.
Bacon jam. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Add a little more excitement to your charcuterie board or burgers with this kick-ass homemade bacon jam made with a splash of whiskey.
Get the Recipe: Kick Ass Bacon Jam

3-Ingredient Strawberry Jam

This simple 3-ingredient Strawberry Jam Without Pectin is so simple to make for a deliciously fresh strawberry jammy spread to top an English muffin or spread on your morning toast. Make this jam in small batches to savor the freshness
Get the Recipe: 3-Ingredient Strawberry Jam

How to Make & Can Strawberry Jam

Mason jar of homemade strawberry jam.
How to Make and Can Strawberry Jam. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Learn how to make and can pectin-free strawberry jam. A great beginner recipe.
Get the Recipe: How to Make & Can Strawberry Jam

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