Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Canned Nectarines in Honey Syrup

Nectarines are in season for such a short time, you'll want to do whatever you can to extend the season. With this quick method for canning nectarines, you'll have delicious fruit all year long. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ginger Blueberry Jam

3 reviews

When I was very young, I watched my grandma make this jam in the kitchen. As I sneaked blueberries to...


Homemade Pear Honey

2 reviews

Pear honey is an old recipe that's been passed down through families. We especially like it with hot biscuits and...


Rosemary Jelly

1 review

This deliciously different green jelly gets its flavor from an unusual source: savory rosemary. The herb adds a refreshing zip...


Very Berry Spread

1 review

Two kinds of berries make this jam deliciously different. I always keep some on hand.—Irene Hagel, Choiceland, Saskatchewan

Honey Blueberry Cobbler Jam

3 reviews

I work at a farmers market, and honey blueberry jam is my top seller. You've gotta taste it with fresh...


Plum Conserve

1 review

My mouthwatering conserve is a versatile gift. It makes a lovely garnish for rolls during holiday feasts, is delicious paired...

Habanero Strawberry Jam

4 reviews

I love spicy and sweet dishes! This tastes excellent layered over a bar of cream cheese and served with crackers,...


Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

2 reviews

My family relishes this jelly served with meat or spread on crackers with cream cheese. It's in hot demand as...


Cinnamon Blueberry Jam

19 reviews

Watching my grandmother can hundreds of jars of tomatoes, peaches and pears inspired me to try making jams and jellies...


Apricot Amaretto Jam

3 reviews

This thick, chunky apricot jam was my grandma's recipe; it's lovely to make something for my family and friends that...

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Hot Pepper Jelly

9 reviews

We enjoy this fiery hot pepper jelly spread on crackers with cream cheese. It also makes a terrific holiday gift....


Dandelion Jelly

3 reviews

I have made this jelly for many years. It has a wonderful honey taste and friends and family are always...


Quick and Easy Strawberry Jam

2 reviews

This is an easy and tasty way to use up a freshly picked quarts of summer strawberries. It makes about...


Kickin’ Red Pepper Jelly

1 review

Peppers grow like wild fire in our hot Missouri summers. That's when I make spicy jelly to give as gifts...


Cider Jelly

2 reviews

For a tasty jam during the fall, try this cider. The candy adds a wonderful cinnamon flavor.—Donna Bensend, Dallas, Wisconsin

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Over-the-Top Cherry Jam

25 reviews

We live in Door County, an area known for its wonderful tart cherries. This beautiful, sweet jam makes lovely gifts....


Strawberry Basil Jam

4 reviews

I make this recipe with fresh-picked strawberries and basil grown in my own herb garden. This unique sweet and savory...


Raspberry Mint Jam

1 review

I have so much mint growing in my yard that I add it to almost everything. What a revelation it...


Blueberry-Rhubarb Refrigerator Jam

4 reviews

I think the best recipes come from good friends...that's where I got this jam recipe. It's a great way to...


Gingerbread Spice Jelly

12 reviews

I've made batches of this simple jelly, a winner at our county fair, to give as gifts for many years....


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Luscious Blueberry Jam

8 reviews

This perfectly spreadable blueberry jam boasts a beautiful dark color with a sweet seasonal flavor. —Karen Haen, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin


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Savory Blueberry-Onion Jam

My aunt made this every year. Now I make it and my daughter does, too. Everyone loves it on hot...


Cranberry Conserve

6 reviews

I'm 95, and I still remember my grandmother from Germany making this lovely, delicious conserve for the holidays. She'd give...


Apple-Walnut Maple Conserve

4 reviews

Versatile and delicious, this conserve reminds me of a warm cozy kitchen; you'll love every bite. I warm the conserve...

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Pressure-Cooker Winter Fruit Compote

3 reviews

You can make this colorful and easy fruit relish up to a week in advance. It's an outstanding accompaniment to...


Texas Jalapeno Jelly

8 reviews

A jar of this sweet and spicy jelly is always warmly appreciated. To add an extra southwestern accent, I trim...


Citrus Blueberry Marmalade

2 reviews

I have four children under the age of six, so berry picking has been the perfect family activity for us....


Corncob Jelly

5 reviews

Making this jelly every year in the summer is a tradition in my family. I often give this jelly as...


Spiced Pear Jam

13 reviews

A neighbor of mine passed along this spiced pear jam recipe. I've given many jars of this jam as gifts....


Christmas Jam

31 reviews

I have a passion for cooking, and I can probably thank my grandmother for it. She was a marvelous cook...