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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Strawberry Limoncello Jam

This is one of my top-selling jams at the farmers market during the spring. It's amazing over a scoop of fresh vanilla ice cream, on a toasted waffle, or served with fresh goat cheese and crackers. —Krystal Wertman, Humble, Texas

Watermelon Rind Preserves

1 review

This is an old-fashioned recipe and a wonderful way to reduce food waste. Watermelon rind preserves are not like traditional...


Cranberry Pumpkin Chutney

It's a waste to throw out carved jack-o'-lanterns after Halloween, so I decided to make a pumpkin chutney with them....


Citrus Cantaloupe Butter

This sweet, chunky cantaloupe butter gets its warm spice flavor from the cinnamon. Orange sections and lime juice give it...


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...


Rosemary Jelly

1 review

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

Candied Jalapenos & Garlic

2 reviews

If you love spicy food like we do, then these tasty candied jalapenos—also known as cowboy candy—are for you! You...


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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Tomato Bounty Salsa

I like to make this mild-tasting salsa with yellow tomatoes, but feel free to try other varieties. Use the salsa...


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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....

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...


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...


Pickled Zucchini Slices

1 review

Here's a great way to put your garden bounty to good use! Turn that ripe zucchini into a crunchy, flavorful...

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...


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...


Chunky Salsa

6 reviews

This fresh-tasting salsa is wonderfully chunky. If you like it hotter, add more habanero peppers; if you prefer a mild...


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...


Pickled Green Beans

8 reviews

This recipe produces zippy little pickled green beans, preserving my veggies for months to come ... if they last that...


Spicy Chunky Salsa

21 reviews

Vinegar adds a refreshing tang to this sweet tomato salsa. It's wonderful as is, but for more heat, leave in...


Spicy Pineapple Salsa

1 review

Here’s a sweet and spicy twist on salsa. Served with chips, it’s an excellent party starter. It also adds a...


Christmas Jam

31 reviews

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


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...

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Very Berry Spread

1 review

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


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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...


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...