(CNN) — With the holidays near, there is one type of gift I’m always happy to receive — a delicious jar of homemade jam. And here’s the truth: You don’t need to be Martha Stewart or Ina Garten to make ...

This Carrot Cake Jam recipe is the perfect blend of warm spices, sweet carrots, pineapple, and apples. It's like spreading a bite of carrot cake onto your toast! Perfect with cream cheese on bagels or ...

From berries and peaches to rhubarb, this versatile jam recipe transforms fresh fruit into deliciously sweet preserves. Once macerated, the fruit mixture is cooked into a glossy, jewel-toned jam. “The ...

There’s nothing quite like the taste of this homemade apricot jam recipe. It’s sweet, tangy, and perfect for spreading on toast, topping desserts, or even stirring into yogurt. Making your jam at home ...

Your new DIY obsession starts here. Since this is a template for a low-sugar jam, it won’t keep as long as a standard shop-bought jar. Sugar is a preserving agent, so the less you use, the less time ...

We’re right on the cusp of berry season, and that means jam. I’ve made my own freezer jam every year for the last 15 years or so, ever since I realized I could use strawberry Jell-O in place of pectin ...