Spread the Love: 12 Easy Homemade Jam Recipes to Try This Season

There’s nothing quite like the taste of homemade jam—sweet, fruity, and bursting with flavor from fresh seasonal produce.

Whether you’re spreading it on toast, swirling it into yogurt, or gifting a jar to a friend, homemade jam is a simple way to preserve the flavors of summer.

In this collection, you’ll find easy, foolproof jam recipes perfect for beginners and seasoned canners alike. Let’s turn your favorite fruits into something truly delicious!

Homemade Strawberry Jam

Made with just strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice, homemade strawberry jam is a simple yet versatile spread. It’s perfect for topping everything from toast to desserts.
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Blackberry Jam with Basil

A touch of fresh basil gives blackberry jam with basil a unique, herbal twist. This small-batch recipe needs no canning or pectin, making it both easy and memorable.
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Peach Jalapeño Jam

Sweet and slightly spicy, peach jalapeño jam is a flavorful spread that shines on toast or as a glaze for grilled meats. It’s a simple way to add bold contrast to your summer table.
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Plum Jam

Fresh plums turn into a rich and fruity spread in this small batch plum jam. It’s a straightforward recipe that captures late summer in a jar.
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Raspberry Jam

A handful of ingredients transform berries into vibrant raspberry jam, perfect for enjoying the season long after it ends. This recipe is a pantry essential with endless uses.
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Peach Jam

Capture the flavor of ripe summer fruit with this beginner-friendly peach jam. It yields just two jars—one to keep, and one to brighten someone else’s breakfast.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

A tangy-sweet blend of two early summer favorites, strawberry rhubarb jam delivers vibrant flavor in a small, easy-to-make batch. Ideal for spreading or gifting.
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Homemade Summer Mixed Berry Jam

Using fresh berries and monk fruit, this homemade summer mixed berry jam is both healthy and incredibly easy. It’s a flexible recipe that works on toast, in oatmeal, or even in baked goods.
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Spiced Cranberry Orange Jam

A festive favorite, spiced cranberry orange jam combines fruitiness with subtle spice for a flavorful holiday-ready preserve. It’s equally good on toast or as a thoughtful gift.
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Homemade Blueberry Jam

Bright, glossy, and bursting with flavor, this simple Blueberry Jam from xoxoBella uses just three ingredients—fresh or frozen blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice—to create a thick, no-pectin spread that’s perfect on toast, yogurt, oatmeal, or even baked treats. Easy enough for beginners and charming enough for gifting!
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Easy Strawberry Jalapeño Jam

Sweet and spicy meet in easy strawberry jalapeño jam—a no-pectin recipe that’s fantastic on cheese boards or sandwiches. This fruity pepper jelly adds unexpected flavor wherever it goes.
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Cherry Jam

Capture the sweet, juicy essence of summer with this easy Cherry Jam from xoxoBella—made with just cherries (fresh or frozen), sugar, lemon juice, and a touch of almond extract. It’s a glossy, thick, no-pectin preserve that's perfect on toast, yogurt, or cheese boards and makes a heartfelt gift!
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