10 Creative Jam and Jelly Recipes to Make with Summer Fruits
Summer is prime jam-making time, and we are here for it. Everyone loves a good classic like strawberry, blueberry or blackberry jam. But who says you have to stick to the basics? Here are 10 creative summer jam and jelly recipes to experiment with next time you find yourself hauling a bushel of seasonal fruits into the kitchen.
1. Strawberry Jalapeño Jam
Strawberries and jalapeños go together like peanut butter and, well, jelly. But seriously, have you ever tried this sweet and spicy combo? It’s everything you love about the classic sweet jam with just enough heat to make your taste buds tingle.
Get the recipe from Life’s Ambrosia
2. Strawberry Watermelon Jam
Who doesn’t love strawberries and watermelon, especially in the summertime? Don’t skip over this one, especially if you have little kids. Strawberry watermelon jam is the perfect addition to toast for a summery afternoon snack in the sun.
Get the recipe from The Flour Handprint
3. Blackberry Basil Jam
Rich blackberries paired with fragrant basil? Sign us up. You can use fresh or frozen blackberries and fresh basil from the garden to whip up a tasty batch of jam that makes for an excellent toast spread, cheeseboard addition or topping for lamb chops. Yes, please!
Get the recipe from Food Network
See more: How to Make Fresh Strawberry Jam at Home
4. Blackberry Mango Ginger Marmalade
Okay, okay. So this is technically a marmalade. But how could anyone resist the temptation of pairing blackberries and mangoes with ginger marmalade? Doesn’t the very name alone just make you crave a piece of buttered toast with this decadent treat slathered on top? You need a little bit of patience to bring this recipe to life, but it is well worth the effort.
5. Blackberry Jalapeño Pepper Jelly
We can hardly resist putting peppers in our jelly, and this one is no exception. Blackberries are sweet with a hint of tartness and jalapeños are a deliciously snappy ingredient, giving you that wonderful balance of sweet and spicy. This is the perfect jelly to keep on hand for summer charcuterie nights.
Get the recipe from Southern Made Simple
6. Vanilla Lime Blueberry Jam
Looking for a recipe that’s a little more fun and funky? Try this vanilla lime blueberry jam. Not only does this call for the juice of a lime but the zest, too. A citrus zing, a burst of warm vanilla and the sweet punch of fresh blueberries make for a seriously addictive combination.
Get the recipe from Delish
7. White Peach Jam
Try this sweet summer jam recipe with ripe juicy seasonal peaches. It may even become one of those homemade gifts you dole out year after year to all the friends and family members begging you to send them home with more and more jars each time they visit.
8. Cinnamon Blueberry Jam
Cinnamon and blueberries are an outside-the-box combination. But trust us when we say it really works. The playful addition of cinnamon adds just the right amount of warmth and spice and is bound to surprise and delight anyone who slathers this jam on their morning toast.
Get the recipe from Taste of Home
See more: Strawberry Freezer Jam
9. Honeyed Fig and Blueberry Jam
Jams are often rustic and cozy. But present your friends or family with honeyed fig and blueberry jam and they may question whether they are sitting down at your kitchen table or a five-star restaurant. This is a fairly straightforward recipe with powerhouse results, so we highly recommend keeping this one on your summer jam-making bucket list.
Get the recipe from Food.com
10. Blueberry Bourbon Jam
Need something a little more grown-up? Look no further than blueberry bourbon jam. Blueberry jam in and of itself is excellent, but experimenting with add-ins like vanilla and bourbon is downright fun. All you need to make this spirited jam is crushed blueberries, vanilla bean pods, bourbon and sugar (with a hint of pectin for good measure).
Get the recipe from Pook’s Pantry