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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Citrus Cantaloupe Butter

This sweet, chunky cantaloupe butter gets its warm spice flavor from the cinnamon. Orange sections and lime juice give it a citrusy twist. —Mary Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

Easy Pickled Vegetables

This pickled vegetables recipe was handed down to me by my mom. It's been in the family for years. These...


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...


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Best Ever Sweet Pickles

7 reviews

I pack away homegrown cucumbers every summer. This recipe is based on the pickled veggies in Brown Eggs and Jam...


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Pam’s Pineapple Cranberry Salsa

Apples and cranberries give this salsa a holiday flavor, while garlic and jalapenos give it just the kick salsa needs....

Plum Conserve

1 review

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


End of Garden Relish

1 review

We dollop this tangy relish on burgers, hot dogs and salads. It’s a cool way to use up garden produce,...

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,...


Apricot Amaretto Jam

2 reviews

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


Dandelion Jelly

3 reviews

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


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...

Christmas Jam

31 reviews

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


Very Berry Spread

1 review

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


Caramelized Onion Jam

4 reviews

This savory caramelized onion jam is very good served with meats—we especially like it with venison. People who enjoy garlic...


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Watermelon Rind Pickles

6 reviews

"Waste not, want not" has always been smart advice—especially when it produces picked watermelon rind that's so refreshing. —Taste of...


Pickled Sweet Onions

1 review

These slightly crunchy pickled onions are not only a great gift for Christmas, but also a terrific contribution to a...

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


Spiced Pickled Beets

11 reviews

With sweet, tangy and spiced flavors, these pickled beets are so good that they'll win over just about everyone in...


Best Beet Pickles

4 reviews

Luscious, sweet-spicy beets stand out like jewels at meals throughout the year. The flavor takes me back to summer days....


Autumn Pepper Relish

This colorful relish is a favorite with friends and family because it tastes amazing on just about everything. I like...


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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....


Jalapeno Bread & Butter Pickles

9 reviews

Even the heat-shy will want to dip into these bread and butter pickles with a surprise flavor kick. Ay caramba,...


Sweet & Smoky Salsa

1 review

I love the roasted flavor that grilling gives food, so I decided to make a salsa from grilled vegetables. I...


Spicy Bavarian Beer Mustard

2 reviews

Here's a gift that has bite! This spicy beer mustard is great with pretzels or as a condiment for bratwurst....