Blueberry lavender jam combines some of the best flavors and scents of summer, to be preserved and revisited throughout the year. Makes 10-12 half pintsNote: The calcium and directions for the calcium water in this recipe is included in the Pomona's package.
A sweet tomato preserve to enjoy with both sweet and savoury foods
Rhubarb Vanilla Bean Jelly is sweet/tart and flecked with vanilla bean seeds. It turns morning toast or a pb&j sandwich into a gourmet treat. Be sure to can some for holiday gifts!
Rhubarb jelly captures the taste of the spring rhubarb harvest in a jelly for year-round enjoyment.
This strawberry honey butter is an easy and delicious recipe for homemade preserves. Fresh strawberries and honey make it so much better than store bought jam! This recipe makes 4 half pint jars.
Rhubarb jelly captures the taste of the spring rhubarb harvest in a jelly for year-round enjoyment.
A simple orange jam captures the sunniness of citrus, and a bit of warm spice adds complexity.
This simple blackberry jam is a no pectin and low sugar recipe. All you need is blackberries and a small amount of sugar to make a tasty homemade blackberry jam.
Simple ingredients made into a delicious fruit spead. Makes 6 half-pints.
This unique small batch Easy French Apple Jam Recipe is simple to make, has a gorgeous golden color, a fresh apple flavor, a chunky texture, and a surprise hint of spice from the cardamom.
If like me you love a bit of jam on your morning toast these weird and unusual jams and jellies will put you off toast for life! But would you try them?
This rosemary pear jam is perfect not only on toast and muffins, but also with cheeses and in pan sauces.
A delightful homemade spread that will tantalize your taste buds
Just because your farmer's market is closed and your garden bed is empty doesn't mean there isn't anything to put up! Even though the winter months can seem gloomy, you can cheer yourself up by canning some sunshine in a jar. January is citrus canning season after all! Browse our recipe collection below for jam, jelly, curd, marmalade & more! We even included some no-pectin & Low Sugar recipes using Pomona’s Universal Pectin. Enjoy! Did you know that citrus fruit is a great source for natural pectin? Many “no pectin added” recipes use lemon juice to make the jam or jelly gel. While the juice has plenty of pectin, citrus seeds have a lot more. This makes them perfect if you want to skip store-bought pectin and also save some money at the same time. Practical Self reliance has a great article on how to make pectin from citrus seeds. Marmalades Most citrus fruit is loaded with natural pectin. Marmalade recipes take advantage of that by adding the peels and pulp to create a natural gel (as opposed to using store-bought pectin). The cook time is a bit longer on marmalade since it takes time to extract the natural pectin. You will be rewarded for your patience in the kitchen, I promise! Just take note, there may be a slight bitter flavor in the marmalade due to the pith being added. This often balances out if the recipe adds a good bit of sugar. And the texture is amazing! Add to biscuits, scones, or ice cream. Three Citrus & Vanilla Bean Marmalade Orange, lemon, & grapefruit, oh my! This vibrant Three Citrus & Vanilla Bean Marmalade canning recipe is perfect to get rid of the winter blues. It highlights three citrus fruits while adding beauty and real flavor with whole vanilla beans. This marmalade would make a great DIY holiday gift. Use our free printable tags and labels to decorate your jars for gift-giving. Orange Mandarine Prosecco Marmalade Spiced Blood Orange Marmalade Orange Flower and Pistachio Marmalade Orange Chili Pepper Marmalade Gingered Orange Lemon Zucchini Marmalade Peach-Orange Marmalade without added pectin Rhubarb and Orange Marmalade Lemon Lime Marmalade Quince Meyer Lemon Marmalade Honey Lemon Marmalade Meyer Lemon Grapefruit Marmalade Double Meyer Marmalade (Lemons & Rum) Makrut Lime Marmalade Kumquat Marmalade Grapefruit Jalapeño Marmalade Recipe Orange-Grapefruit-Ginger Marmalade Clementine Rum Marmalade Three-Citrus Marmalade Low Sugar Peach + Citrus Marmalade with Pomona’s Pectin Low Sugar Triple Citrus Marmalade with Pomona’s Pectin Low Sugar Orange Chocolate Marmalade with Pomona’s Pectin Low Sugar Ginger Cranberry Orange Marmalade with Pomona’s Pectin Our Cute Orange Marmalade Canning Label adds a sunny touch to home canned citrus. Handwrite your text on this blank label and use for jam, jelly, juice, & more. Jams It must be jam cuz jelly don’t shake like that! Here’s a plethora of citrus jams perfect for topping biscuits, scones, or fingerprint cookies. Your sunny jars will be comforting in the winter months, but of course can be enjoyed year round. If you want to reduce sugar in your diet, try the Pomona’s Pectin recipes at the bottom of the list. Meyer Lemon Jam with Mint and Honey Orange Thyme Jam Tangerine Jam with Ginger and Vanilla Cranberry Orange Jam Blood Orange Jam Clementine Jam Citrus Smash Jam Gingered Citrus-Rhubarb Jam Honey-sweetened Grapefruit Jam Grapefruit Jam Pink Grapefruit and Vanilla Bean Jam Blueberry Cara Cara Orange Jam Damson Plum-Orange Conserve No Pectin Orange Jam with Warm Spices Low Sugar Orange Jam with Pomona’s Pectin Low Sugar Orange-Pineapple-Rhubarb Jam with Pomona’s Pectin Low Sugar Pineapple, Lime + Coconut Jam with Pomona’s Pectin Zests Did you know that you can add zests to canned citrus and baked goods to give them a pop of flavor! Just try to remove as much of the bitter white pith as possible. You can also dry zests to use later in baking recipes. They are perfect added to cupcakes and lemon squares. Curds Curd is perfect stirred into yogurt, used as a cupcake filling, or baked in a tart shell. It also makes a great dessert eaten straight out of a jar. While the USDA says it’s safe to can curds, most people seem to prefer freezing them for longer term storage instead. Canned curds need used within 3 to 4 months (anything longer may lead to browning or separation). For short-term storage, curds can be refrigerated up to a week. You can freeze curds for up to a year without quality changes. For anyone intimidated by the traditional double-boiler process, there is an easy microwave curd recipe on our list. Say whaaaat? Yep, microwave. Zesty Lime Curd Canning expert Marisa McClellan whipped up this zesty lime curd recipe for us just in time for citrus season. It has just a few dollars worth of ingredients and not much of an investment in time. Lemon Curd Canned Lemon Curd Orange Curd Chocolate Tangerine Curd Honey Sweetened Meyer Lemon Curd Preserved Lemons and Lemon Curd Easy Microwave Citrus Curd Shop for Custom Kraft Apothecary Canning Labels in our shop. These rustic labels can be customized for any unique, special canned good you create. Condiments Not every citrus canned good has to be sweet or zesty. Chutneys are warm and spicy, great for fall meals. Add to oatmeal, biscuits, or eat straight out of a jar. You can also dress up a burger with chutney instead of ketchup. That would be very "adult" of you. Give it a try! Lemon Chutney Orange Rhubarb Chutney Cranberry Orange Chutney Rhubarb, raisin and orange chutney Spicy Lemon Pickles Sunshine Citrus Dessert Sauce Meyer Lemon Syrup Meyer Lemon Confit Nectarine Conserve with Lemon, Raisins and Walnuts Jelly It’s peanut-butter-jelly-time! Peanut-butter-jelly-time! And now I can’t get that dancing banana GIF outta my mind. OK, I digress. You can add these citrus jellies to grown-up style PB&Js and ice cream, or use as a glaze for pork chops. Creamsicle Jelly Orange Jelly Spiced Orange Jelly Meyer Lemon Lavender Jelly Lemon Jelly with optional Jalapeño pepper added Lime-Mint Jelly Grapefruit-Rosemary Jelly (reduced sugar recipe) Low Sugar Pineapple Orange Jelly with Pomona’s Pectin Mint-Lemon or Lime Jelly with Honey with Pomona’s Pectin Misc Fruit Recipes Basic fruit, preserves, candied, vinegar, beverages, & more, oh my! The salts and beverages will be perfect for your next party and charcuterie board. Canning Mandarin Oranges Canning Honey Orange Slices Canning Grapefruit Salt Preserved Lemons Salt Preserved Grapefruit with Black Pepper and Cloves Homemade Citrus Salt Lemon Cilantro Salt Lavender Preserved Lemons Limoncello Grapefruitcello and Orangecello Meyer Lemon Ginger Concentrate Cherry Limade Concentrate Homemade Orange Soda Syrups Homemade Simple Syrup from Fresh Tangerines or Oranges Blood Orange Flavored Vinegar Citrus-Flavored Extracts Candied Citrus Peels Lemon-Fermented Honey Lemon Peel Powder Ways to Use Citrus Peels Hey, don’t toss those peels! There are a plethora of uses for your citrus peelings. Use them to make homemade citrus vinegar cleaner, deodorizers & potpourri, cat repellant (yes please!), and even jewelry & home decor. Read our blog post on how to use citrus peels in your kitchen, home, & garden. Fun Fact! Did you know? It is thought that all navel oranges came from one genetic mutation to a Selecta orange tree, sometime between 1810 to 1820. Since the mutation left the fruit of the plant sterile and seedless, every navel orange tree that has been grown since is the result of cutting and grafting. So the next time you enjoy a nice, juicy navel orange, just remember that you are eating a 200+ year old clone. Mmmmmmm… succulent clone… Follow us on Instagram for more fun facts. Shop our Citrus Canning Label Collection. Our orange, lemon, and lime gingham canning labels are available for jelly, marmalade, limes, preserves, curds, and blank so you can handwrite your own text. Follow our Citrus Canning Pinterest Board for even more recipes! Sign up for our newsletter to get free printables, gardening tips, recipes, product updates, & a 10% off coupon on your first order of canning labels in our shop.
Spiced Christmas Jam, jam recipes, Strawberry jam recipes, cranberry jam recipes, canning recipes by Mavis Butterfield
Are you enjoying the abundance of strawberries, blueberries and peaches right now? Whether you grow your own, pick fruit in an orchard or simply have access to stores with an amazing amount of fresh, ripe fruit, you may be like me, wondering how on earth you can preserve some for later. Fruit jams and jellies
A simple orange jam captures the sunniness of citrus, and a bit of warm spice adds complexity.
This strawberry honey butter is an easy and delicious recipe for homemade preserves. Fresh strawberries and honey make it so much better than store bought jam! This recipe makes 4 half pint jars.
Rhubarb Vanilla Bean Jelly is sweet/tart and flecked with vanilla bean seeds. It turns morning toast or a pb&j sandwich into a gourmet treat. Be sure to can some for holiday gifts!
This rich and robust jam is absolutely divine. Fruity red wine mixed with sweet figs and earthy rosemary makes for a stellar combination.
An easy blueberry lemon jam made with less sugar thats super simple and loaded with fresh blueberry flavor.
Delicious homemade rhubarb jam is perfect for spreading on toast or adding to a peanut butter sandwich.
Clementine Jam has a unique, brilliantly fresh flavor that plays well with all kinds of toast, croissants, scones, and biscuits.
Low sugar sweet and spicy peach jalapeno jam can be enjoyed right away, frozen for several months or canned to enjoy throughout the year.
An expert sets out how long homemade jams, jellies, preserves, pickles, and kimchi will last. Also, how to make sure they are safely canned and the best way to store them to keep them safe until you open them.
Chive Blossom Jelly is a savory jelly with surprising flavor. It's perfect on biscuits or alongside cheeses on a charcuterie plate.
This recipe for Sweet Cherry Amaretto Jam is a great way to preserve cherries when they are in season to enjoy for the winter months.
A flavorful, delicious, and simple rose petal jam recipe made with just 4 ingredients and a simple process! Perfect as a spread, slathered, or spooned into desserts- this rose jam will take your dishes to the next level!
Food writing from the heart; from my pen to your kitchen. A creative diary by food writer Tina Vesic. A collection of original recipes and food photography, with guidance and encouragement to find your own baking confidence.
Whether you're new to canning or just need a refresher, these expert tips will help you prepare for small batch canning at home. We're also sharing unique flavor ideas and inspiration for ways to use your homemade jams that go beyond your morning toast.
