+20 Jam, Jelly and Marmalade Recipe Ideas

Get inspired with our jam, jelly and marmalade recipes.

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Our jams are mostly homemade from scratch French recipes.

They are still prepared by my French family members and passed down by my late grandmother.

The jams are all without artificial pectin, instead we tend to add lemon or lime to help with the setting.

Our jams are not canned in a water bath but feel free to do so after having filled the jam into the jar. We don't do it because it's not necessary if you follow the recipes properly.

Just a last tip: Use fresh quality fruits and ingredients only. This is a must if you want a delicious preserve with a long shelf life.

Strawberry jam

Easy Strawberry Jam Recipe

The Best Strawberry Jam Recipe without pectin. I add lemon juice and the lemon halves to my jam. The lemon flavor brings out the strawberry taste and helps in preserving the jam for a long period of time. (Please read through the post properly for tips and detailed info).

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Fig jam

Fig Jam Recipe - How to make Fig Jam

3 ingredient homemade jam recipe without artificial pectin. Easily made from scratch with fresh figs. See for all the jam making tips in the post above

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Lingonberry jam

Lingonberry Jam Recipe

Homemade preserve with fresh or frozen lingonberries and without artificial pectin. Better than the one you get in ikea!

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Orange marmalade

Orange Marmalade Recipe

Easy homemade Orange Marmalade prepared with 2 ingredients only. Makes about 3 jars with 8 ounces/ 230 milliliters each.

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Apricot jam

Apricot Jam Recipe

Have fun making your own apricot jam at home. Makes a lovely DIY edible gift.

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Red currant jelly

Red Currant Jelly Recipe

A ruby red, sweet n easy red currant jelly recipe without pectin. A delicious breakfast hit with butter and bread or gift it to a beloved family member or friend.

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Peach jam

French Peach Jam Recipe

My mum's french peach jam, all natural without pectin and vegan.

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Plum jam

Plum Jam Recipe

An easy recipe to make homemade plum jam. Make your slice of bread for breakfast great again!

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Blueberry jam

Blueberry Jam Recipe without Pectin

3 ingredients to make this homemade blueberry jam from scratch. All natural ingredients no artificial pectin!

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Raspberry jam

BEST Raspberry Jam Recipe

This is a smaller batch of raspberry jam because it's easier to fulfill the fruit quantity if you grow your own.

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Kumquat marmalade

Kumquat Marmalade Recipe

Homemade 3 ingredient kumquat marmalade prepared with fresh fruits. Without artificial pectin.

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Dandelion jelly

Dandelion Flower Jelly

Sweet Dandelion Jelly, aka honey, is truly a delightful breakfast treat. Forage your own dandelions and make this amazing jelly!

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Lemon Marmalade

Lemon Marmalade Recipe

A two ingredient all natural lemon marmalade without artificial pectin added.

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Cherry Jam

BEST Cherry Jam Recipe without Pectin

Our french cherry jam will set perfectly if you follow my instructions. The lemon halves contain natural pectin and help in setting your cherry jam.

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Blackberry jam

Blackberry Jam Recipe {without Pectin}

Easy Blackberry Jam Recipe from my kitchen. A family recipe without pectin!

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Christmas jam

Merry Christmas Jam Recipe

Merry Christmas Jam Recipe prepared with pears, plums, raisins, and fresh figs. The jam also includes some spices. Each spoonful of jam will get you into Christmas mood! Magical for the heart.

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Tropical mix fruit jam

Tropical Mix Fruit Jam

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Rhubarb Jam

Rhubarb Jam Recipe

Natural Rhubarb Jam Recipe prepared with 3 ingredients.

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Strawberry Rhubarb jam

Rhubarb Strawberry Jam Recipe

Homemade Rhubarb Strawberry Jam Recipe with fresh ingredients. Make this amazing jam today and enjoy it tomorrow on your breakfast bread!

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Papaya jam

Papaya Jam with Lime Recipe

Homemade papaya jam with lime recipe. Tropical flavors in a jar.

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Banana Jam

Banana Jam Recipe

Try using different tropical banana varieties for various results and flavor experience. I like my banana jam on a slice of bread for breakfast.

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Pineapple Jam

Pineapple Jam Recipe

Homemade Pineapple Jam is a treat that you will enjoy for breakfast on your bread if you are into Caribbean flavors or if you want to start your day with a sweet sunshine and beach memories jam. I usually make a batch which lasts for some months if you store it correctly. Also, make sure to take a look at my tips mentioned in the post. That way your pineapple jam will be a huge success.

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Pear Vanilla Jam

Pear Preserves - Pear Jam with Vanilla Recipe

Homemade pear preserves made from scratch with William Pears. You will fall in love with the vanilla infused aroma of the easy to make pear jam.

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Apple Jelly

Easy Apple Jelly Recipe

Natural Apple Jelly Recipe without pectin and no artificial preservatives. Preserve your apples in this easy apple jelly recipe. For all the details in the post for how to make apple jelly.

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Quince Jelly

Quince Jelly Recipe

The best quince jelly out there! 3 ingredients, from scratch, vegan, without artifical pectin and will presereve for a year!

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Persimmon Jam

Persimmon Jam Recipe

Easy homemade persimmon jam without pectin recipe, all natural without artificial preservatives.

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Guava Jam

Guava Jam Recipe

Homemade tropical guava jam prepred from scratch. Just 3 ingredients!

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Jam VS Jelly VS Marmalade

A Jam is prepared by cooking down fruits with sugar until set.

A Jelly is made by cooking fruits in water to extract a juice. The juice is strained and then taken back to the heat with sugar and cooked down until it's set.

A marmalade is made with citrus fruits and it always includes the skin of the fruit. This is because citrus fruits are rich in natural pectins.

The easiest to prepapre are jam and marmalades.

Jellies can be a bit tricky and they take a little longer to cook down. Also, not every fruit can be turned into jelly. The more pectin a fruit contains, the better it will set.

Dear Reader, which preserve are you trying first?