jam recipes

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Classic scones with jam & clotted cream

You can have a batch of scones on the table in 20 minutes with Jane Hornby's storecupboard recipe, perfect for unexpected guests

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Sweet chilli jam

Learn how to make your own sweet chilli jam with our easy recipe. This versatile condiment has a subtle spicy kick, and goes well with any selectio...

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Easy jam tarts

Bake our easy jam tarts and they'll instantly become a family favourite – plus, you can make them in less than half-an-hour if you use ready-made...

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Apple jam

Make up jars of homemade apple jam and gift to friends and family. It's delicious spread simply on toast, or as a filling in your favourite cakes a...

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Rhubarb & ginger jam

This delicious jam is a perfect late winter pick-me-up combining seasonal forced rhubarb with health-boosting ginger

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Rhubarb jam

Make a batch of sweet and tart rhubarb jam with our super simple, seasonal recipe. Add a touch of vanilla for a stunning preserve for spring

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Apple & blackberry jam

Got a glut of apples or blackberries? Transform them into jam and gift to family and friends. Enjoy in your favourite sponge cakes or on your morni...

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Strawberry jam

James Martin's homemade strawberry jam is easy to make and full of fruity flavour. The resulting jars are ideal for gift hampers

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Blackcurrant jam

Make a pot of our stunning, seasonal blackcurrant jam and make the most of these beautiful berries. We love this sweet treat spread on freshly bake...

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Easy plum jam

This delicately cinnamon-spiced jam is a gorgeous way to preserve the taste of autumn fruits - delicious spread on hot buttered toast or teacakes

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Peanut butter & jam flapjacks

Flavour flapjacks with the classic American combo of salty peanut butter and fruity jam for a fun PB&J version. Use any variety of jam you like

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Angela's 'flexible' jam recipe

Make the most of fruit gluts and try making your own jam - delicious spread on homemade bread

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Christmas jam

Make the most of seasonal cranberries with Christmas jam. You can add edible glitter to make it extra-special, if you like – it makes a great gif...

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Gooseberry jam

Use up a seasonal glut of fruit in a tasty homemade preserve - store it for months or present it as a gift in a rustic hamper

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Jam roly-poly

This jam roly-poly is simple to make, comforting and sure to bring back memories of traditional school dinners

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Coconut & jam macaroon traybake

If you love the flavours of coconut, raspberry jam and dark chocolate, this macaroon traybake will be right up your street. It's a great bake for p...

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Chorizo jam

This moreish savoury jam would make a great edible gift in a hamper. It's wonderful spread on toast or crackers and goes well with softly cooked eg...

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Bacon jam

Make this moreish bacon jam as a gift for friends and family. It's surprisingly easy to make, tastes divine and will keep up to a month in the frid...

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Blueberry jam

Treat yourself to some homemade blueberry jam, the ideal accompaniment to toast, fruit scones or dolloped onto natural yogurt at breakfast time

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Fig jam

Give the gift of homemade fig jam to family and friends. It's the perfect partner to a fresh loaf at breakfast time, or try swirled into natural yo...

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Greengage jam

Gather up gorgeous greengages to make a beautiful jam. Using fruit before it’s very ripe has a higher pectin content, so opt for these over softe...

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Jam turnovers

Make these super-easy jam turnovers from simple squares of shop-bought puff pastry and your favourite jam. Dust with icing sugar and serve with clo...

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Easy cherry jam

Celebrate cherries with this homemade cherry jam. Perfect in cakes or slathered over fresh bread, it also makes a lovely gift for family and friends

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Redcurrant jam

Have a glut of redcurrants? High in pectin, they're a great ingredient for jams and jellies. If you prefer a seeded jam, simply omit sieving the fr...

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Damson jam

Make the most of damsons in the summer with this sweet and fruity damson jam. Serve with crusty bread, or try as a filling in your favourites cakes...

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Peach & cardamom jam

Introduce a wonderful floral note to sweet peach jam with the addition of cardamom. It's a perfect homemade gift for loved ones at Christmas time

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Raspberry chia jam

Try our new take on raspberry jam – it’s easy, speedy and full of nutritious ingredients. Chia seeds thicken it and provide healthy fats, fibre...

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Jam doughnuts

Make a batch of our sweet jam doughnuts for the ultimate indulgent treat. These pillowy soft doughnuts are well worth the effort and are great for ...

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Summer fruits jam

This delicious microwave jam from Good Food reader Karen Rowe couldn't be easier to make, and it's perfect served with freshly baked scones

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Strawberry jam ripple ice cream

Make this strawberry ripple ice cream for a divine summer dessert. It's so simple and easily adaptable, just be sure to use a soft-set jam, as soli...

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Little jam tarts

These simple favourites take just 30 minutes to make - get the kids to help

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Cranberry & sweet chilli jam

Add some spice to your Christmas dinner with this cross between a chutney, chilli jam and cranberry sauce. The amount of chilli you use will determ...

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Raspberry jam doughnuts

Take your baking skills to new levels by making your own jam-filled doughnuts. Decorate with pink icing and freeze-dried raspberries for the wow fa...

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Giant jam tart

This giant jam tart will go down a storm at a party. They're so easy to make, you can bake serveral at once, and get the kids to help you decorate ...

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Really fruity strawberry jam

This is a syrupy, soft-set jam with juicy strawberry chunks. Perfect for topping cakes, scones, and thick slices of hot toast

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Chilli jam ploughman’s

Swap boring ketchup for this versatile spicy tomato jam - spread it in sandwiches, add to stir-fries or fried rice, or serve with grilled steak

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Apricot jam

This delicious conserve is perfect for capturing the full flavour of apricots, make the most of seasonal fruit with our easy jam recipe

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Jumbleberry jam

If you have berries that need using up, boil them down into jars of preserve in mere minutes

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Plum & raspberry jam

Packed with fruit, this deep pink preserve should be spread thickly - or present it as a homemade gift

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Gooseberry & camomile jam

A great recipe to prolong enjoyment of the short gooseberry season. Bursting with exciting summer flavours: the sharpness of the fruit is countered...

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Strawberry & Pimm's jam

Give your homemade jam a cheeky twist with a dash of Pimm's No 1, then use it to make jam tarts

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Peach Melba jam

Squirrel away a few jars of this gorgeous peach and raspberry preserve for when you crave a spoonful of sunshine on a rainy day

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Lemon curd

Making your own lemon curd is easier than you think with this recipe. Spoon onto warm crumpets, stir through greek yogurt, or use to sandwich merin...

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Basic Jam

Turn fresh fruit into a sweet spread with this easy jam recipe.

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Freezer Jam

This is a great way to make jam because it's simple, lower in sugar, and lets the flavor of ripe fruit shine. Our method makes it a cinch to save t...