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Eight of our favorite easy, sweet and savory, freezer jams and jellies. These fresh flavors are sure to brighten cold winter days!
It feels like we're at the point of the winter where we could all use a little more sunshine and fresh flavors. You may think that summer's the only time to make jam and jelly, but frozen berries can also be used. On top of that, there are lots of fabulous citrus fruits that can be transformed into jars of beautiful marmalade. And if you haven't tried our easy Balsamic Fig Jam (made from dried figs), you're missing out on something delicious!
These easy recipes will add pizazz and lots of fresh flavor to your morning toast or an evening cheese board (check out our pepper jelly recipes, they're perfect for cheese boards). Homemade jams and jellies also make wonderful gifts.
This Raspberry Meyer Lemon Marmalade tastes like a delicious explosion of sunshine and takes less than 45 minutes to make!
If you can cut up some dried figs and add sugar, balsamic vinegar, water and lemon juice then bring it all to a boil, you can make this delicious Balsamic Fig Jam! That’s all there is to it! And check out the post (below) for a zillion ways to use it!
A delicious, sweet concoction of juicy oranges, lemon, fresh cranberries & sugar, this Easy Christmas Marmalade (not just for Christmas!) is fabulous on toast, English muffins, biscuits, yogurt, ice cream…
This fresh-tasting Raspberry Freezer Jam, prepared with frozen berries, can be made any time of year! And it takes less than 10-minutes of hands-on time!
This Strawberry Jalapeño Jam is sweet, spicy and extraordinarily delicious! Just pick up some frozen berries, a bag of jalapeños and a box of pectin and you'll be good to go. It’s wonderful spooned over goat cheese, cream cheese and on appetizer trays. But it doesn't stop there, read the post for lots of other ways to use this wonderful condiment!
Capture the delicious taste of fresh (or frozen) cherries and enjoy it all year long! This Sweet Cherry Freezer Jam is super easy, and there are no canning skills needed! It will even transform the humble PB&J to an epicurean delight!
Blood Orange Marmalade- With only 15 minutes of hands-on time, this delicious (not-bitter) marmalade brings a little sunshine to the breakfast table! No canning skills needed!
Caramelized Banana Jam- This jam is delicious on biscuits, toast, scones, yogurt, ice cream and is another great use for ripe bananas!
DEBBIE GUNN says
GREAT RFECIPES,
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks, Debbie!
Janet says
I love your labels and want to try many of your jams and jellies. Can you tell me where to buy the lovely jars you have used and the different labels?
Chris Scheuer says
Hi Janet, thanks so much!
Regarding your question, I love these jars: https://amzn.to/3ocJz44
And you can request any of the labels you'd like in the comment section under that particular post.
Lynda says
Hi Chris
I just brought a similar jam and fell in love and was looking to find a recipe to make it at home !
This is so much better than the store brought
May I have the PDF for the labels as I will now be making a double batch ( both types of labels please as I have a variety of jars )
Xx
I may have to make all your jams and jellies just to use your beautiful labels xx
Chris Scheuer says
It definitely is better than anything you can buy! The labels should be in your email, Lynda!
Sandy Cofer says
I love the little Weck jars and was fortunate to find the little elliptical shaped ones. Do you freeze in these when a recipe isn't canned? We can't always use a refrigerated jam and need to freeze some of it. Thank You! I'm so happy to have found your site with so many fun and different jams and jellies that are perfect for sharing as gifts. Thank you, Sandy
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks, Sandy! I'm so glad you found the jars! If you don't mind sharing where you found them, it would be helpful to other readers!
Sandy Cofer says
I searched thoroughly and only found one source for the little rounded/elliptical jars and got them on the Weck site! The tulip jars are available on Amazon. In the past I purchased some little tulip jars at World Market but they haven't had any since they reopened in our area. Hope that helps!
Do you freeze in them? I know that they work for canning but read to not use them for freezing???
Chris Scheuer says
That's great to know, Sandy that you can get them on the Weck site.
Yes, you can freeze in them. Just be sure to leave a half-inch space at the top to allow for expansion.
Therese says
Chris, I love the jars you use. I know about the Weck jars, but what are the curvy ones?
Chris Scheuer says
Hi Therese, those are also Weck jars but they are hard to find here in the U.S. I bought most of mine when my daughter lived in England.
Melodie Mills says
I think Hobby Lobby carries these shapes
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks, Melodie! I did check the website but they don't seem to carry Weck jars.
Laura Dulgar says
I love fig jam and have a hard time finding fresh. I have asked my husband to buy me a fig tree (we live in AZ). But now, I can use dry figs!!! Yeah!! I would love the two-inch PDF. I will use a wide mouth jar for this jam!! I love the hostess gift idea!! Thank you for including all the pairings. I am not a cheese person so I am never sure what kind of cheese to pair something like this with. So excited!!
Chris Scheuer says
Hi Laura,
It would be fun to have a fig tree but you definitely don't need one for this jam. I will send you the labels now!
Tricia B says
You are a gifted jam maker Chris. Each one is absolutely gorgeous. Wish I had a big spoonful this morning!
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks, Tricia! 💕
Therese B Lyons says
I have Kumquats in abundance. Do you have a recipe for Kumquat marmalade?
Chris Scheuer says
Hi Therese, that is one fruit I haven't made jam from but you've given me a great idea!
Ann Light says
Yes, I grew up eating Kumquat marmalade my mom made from your backyard trees. Tart and yummy!
Victoria Love says
Can’t wait to try some of these! We just finished off our last jar of your delicious Fresh Pineapple and Dried Fig Jam, and yesterday I received a request for another jar of our favourite - your yummy and beautiful Cranberry Jalapeno Pepper Jelly.
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks, Victoria! You're always a great encourager! 💕