Jam recipes

Cherry jam is a great way to make the taste of summer go on and on, if you can manage not to eat it all at once

This delicious microwave jam from Good Food reader Karen Rowe couldn't be easier to make, and it's perfect served with freshly baked scones

Use up a seasonal glut of fruit in a tasty homemade preserve - store it for months or present it as a gift in a rustic hamper

This is a syrupy, soft-set jam with juicy strawberry chunks. Perfect for topping cakes, scones, and thick slices of hot toast

A delicious preserve made from storecupboard dried fruit- serve with hot buttered toast or present as a gift

Introduce a wonderful floral note to sweet peach jam with the addition of cardamom. It's a perfect homemade gift for loved ones at Christmas time

Learn how to make your own sweet chilli jam with our easy recipe. This versatile condiment has a subtle spicy kick, and goes well with any selection of cold cuts of meat

Give your homemade jam a cheeky twist with a dash of Pimm's No 1, then use it to make jam tarts

Gather up gorgeous greengages to make a beautiful jam. Using fruit before it’s very ripe has a higher pectin content, so opt for these over softer options

Packed with fruit, this deep pink preserve should be spread thickly - or present it as a homemade gift

Squirrel away a few jars of this gorgeous peach and raspberry preserve for when you crave a spoonful of sunshine on a rainy day

If you have berries that need using up, boil them down into jars of preserve in mere minutes

This spiced jam can be stored to eat with meat or cheese or presented as a homemade gift

This slightly tart, vibrant red jelly makes a lovely change from the usual jams

Bake these moreish oat bars for a country walk or summer picnic. Salted butter balances the sweet apricot jam, so they’re a treat without being too sugary

This delicious conserve is perfect for capturing the full flavour of apricots, make the most of seasonal fruit with our easy jam recipe

Preserve the sweet flavour of summer apricots in a homemade jam flavoured with lemon and flower water

Try our new take on raspberry jam – it’s easy, speedy and full of nutritious ingredients. Chia seeds thicken it and provide healthy fats, fibre and minerals

Make this tart, boozy, mulled wine and cranberry jam that’s packed with seasonal flavours. It's ideal for a Christmas buffet to serve with cold meats

Make this moreish bacon jam as a gift for friends and family. It's surprisingly easy to make, tastes divine and will keep up to a month in the fridge

This moreish savoury jam would make a great edible gift in a hamper. It's wonderful spread on toast or crackers and goes well with softly cooked eggs

Make our cheat's tomato and chilli jam to serve with burgers – it works beautifully on on our can't believe it's vegan burger. It will keep for two weeks in the fridge

Have lots of chillies to use up? Make a large batch of this sweet and spicy jam – it’s a great gift and will keep well for up to a year in a sterilised jar

Preserve the unique, tart flavour of gooseberries in this summer preserve infused with sweet vanilla and tangy apple