Pack more flavor into your lunch with these tasty and unique jelly recipes.
21 Jelly Recipes We Can’t Get Enough Of
Updated on Jan. 05, 2022
1/21
Blueberry Jelly
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
6 pints
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother brought this old family recipe with her when she moved here from Scotland. My children and husband especially love spreading this fruitful jelly on slices of homemade bread. I love it because this blueberry jelly recipe is simple to make. —Elaine Soper, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 104 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
2/21
Jalapeno Jelly
Total Time
30 min
Servings
7 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
A jar of this sweet and spicy jelly is always warmly appreciated. To add an extra southwestern accent, I trim the lid with a snappy bandanna print fabric. —Lori McMullen, Victoria, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 92 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
3/21
Orange Jelly
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
For a change of pace, give this yummy jelly made from frozen orange juice a try. I've given it as gifts to friends and family—and many times the jars have been returned for refills. —Mary Rice, Maysville, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 90 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
4/21
Honey Lemon Jelly
Total Time
55 min
Servings
3 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
I love both honey and lemon, so I combined those ingredients into a doubly delightful jelly. Spread it on toast, bagels, English muffins or scones for a tangy breakfast treat. —Ramona Wysong, Barlow, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 110 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
5/21
Kickin’ Red Pepper Jelly
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
Peppers grow like wild fire in our hot Missouri summers. That's when I make spicy jelly to give as gifts at Christmas. The leftover pulp can be frozen in small batches and stirred into chili, pasta sauce, salad dressing and salsa. —Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 86 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
6/21
Watermelon Jelly
Total Time
35 min
Servings
5 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
With its beautiful color and intense watermelon flavor, this jelly preserves summer to enjoy long after the cool weather arrives. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 106 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
7/21
Candy Apple Jelly
Total Time
15 min
Servings
about 6 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
With a hint of apple and cinnamon, this apple jelly spreads cheer from breads to bagels to muffins. Its rosy pink color looks lovely. —Betsy Porter, Bismarck, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 92 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
8/21
Rhubarb Jelly
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
I help help my husband with the pouring and skimming for this jelly—my own personal favorite. It's nice as both a breakfast spread and a topping for pork or other meat. —Jean Coleman, Ottawa, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 92 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
9/21
Cider Jelly
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
For a tasty jam during the fall, try this cider. The candy adds a wonderful cinnamon flavor.—Donna Bensend, Dallas, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 108 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
10/21
Plum Jelly
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
about 8 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
I've had this wild plum jelly recipe for ages. Each year when the plums are ripe, I'll fill my pail and make this jelly. It's so good served with toast, pancakes or waffles! —Ludell Heuser, Mount Horeb, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 108 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 28g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
11/21
Blackberry Apple Jelly
Total Time
50 min
Servings
about 9 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
August is the busiest month of the year on our small farm—that's when we're harvesting sweet corn, pumpkins and pickling cucumbers for our stand. But I always make time to put up this jelly. The apples come from our old-fashioned orchard, while the blackberries grow wild along our creek...and the jelly's usually gone by January! —Liz Endacott, Matsqui, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 104 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
12/21
Cran-Raspberry Jam
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm sure to pick up extra bags of cranberries for the freezer in the fall so that I can make this lovely, delicious jam year-round. My kids love it on peanut butter sandwiches. Jars of this pretty ruby-colored jam also make great gifts. —Marjilee Booth, Chino Hills, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 96 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
13/21
Lime Mint Jelly
Total Time
20 min
Servings
5 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
This holly-green jelly won a Best of Show at the county fair and I was so thrilled. Flavored with lime, it's delicious on roasted meats. —Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 79 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
15/21
Rosemary Jelly
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3-1/2 pints
From the Recipe Creator:
This deliciously different green jelly gets its flavor from an unusual source: savory rosemary. The herb adds a refreshing zip to the otherwise sweet spread. —Margaret Dumire, Carroll, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 42 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
16/21
Violet Jelly
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 5 half pints
From the Recipe Creator:
For a beautiful jelly to give as a gift or to enjoy yourself, this one can’t be beat. It's impressive, but the floral flavor is also so refreshing. —Bernard Bellin, Franklin, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 86 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
17/21
Zucchini Peach Jelly
Total Time
20 min
Servings
7-1/2 pints
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to use this jelly as a condiment. It's always a conversation piece—everyone wonders about the "green" ingredient! This beautiful jelly is so easy to make and I often use it as a gift-giving item for the holidays. —Ruth Glick, Dalton, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 44 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
18/21
Champagne Jelly
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 3 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
When I hosted a Christmas open house, each guest left with a batch of my blush-colored jelly. It was a hit! Plus, it’s made with just pink champagne, sugar and fruit pectin. —Gail Sheppard, Somerville, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 111 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 26g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
19/21
Pomegranate Jelly
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
"For as long as I can remember, my mom has been making this pomegranate jelly and sending us all home with a few jars." To make this jelly even more tangy, substitute cranberry juice for pomegranate juice. —Tatiana Kushnir, Montara, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 91 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
20/21
Pomegranate Pepper Jelly
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
7 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
Stirring pomegranate juice into my jalapeno jelly creates a beautiful red version for the holidays. Spread it on crackers, fish or poultry. My husband even uses it as a dip for Mexican food! —Katherine Metz, Sharpsburg, GA
21/21
Cranberry Jelly
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator:
Spread some holiday cheer with this rosy pink cranberry jelly. —Nancy Davis, Tualatin, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 86 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
