Jul 14 2026
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House-made Jams + Spreads Recipe

Inspired by Denver Biscuit Company
Time2h
Serves6

Strawberry rhubarb, bourbon blueberry, apple butter, raspberry, grape, honey butter or local honey

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Ingredients

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Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

Bourbon Blueberry Jam

Apple Butter

Raspberry Jam

Grape Jam

Honey Butter

Local Honey

    Method

    Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

    1. 1

      Prepare the Fruit

      Wash the strawberries and remove the stems. Chop them into small pieces. Prepare the rhubarb by washing and chopping it into small pieces.

    2. 2

      Cook the Ingredients

      In a large pot, combine the strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the mixture comes to a boil.

    3. 3

      Add Pectin

      Once boiling, stir in the pectin and boil for an additional 1-2 minutes.

    4. 4

      Jar the Jam

      Pour the jam into sterilized jars, seal, and process in a water bath for 10 minutes.

    Bourbon Blueberry Jam

    1. 5

      Prepare the Blueberries

      Wash the blueberries and remove any stems.

    2. 6

      Cook the Ingredients

      In a large pot, combine the blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the mixture begins to boil.

    3. 7

      Add Bourbon and Pectin

      Stir in the bourbon and pectin, and boil for another 1-2 minutes.

    4. 8

      Jar the Jam

      Pour the jam into sterilized jars, seal, and process in a water bath for 10 minutes.

    Apple Butter

    1. 9

      Prepare the Apples

      Peel and chop the apples into small pieces.

    2. 10

      Cook the Apples

      In a slow cooker, combine apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and apple cider. Cook on low for 8 hours or until apples are completely soft.

    3. 11

      Blend the Mixture

      Once cooked, blend the mixture until smooth and add vanilla extract. Cook on high for another hour to thicken.

    4. 12

      Store the Apple Butter

      Transfer to sterilized jars and seal.

    Raspberry Jam

    1. 13

      Prepare the Raspberries

      Wash the raspberries gently and remove any stems.

    2. 14

      Cook the Ingredients

      Combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a large pot. Cook over medium heat until it starts to boil.

    3. 15

      Add Pectin

      Stir in the pectin and boil for another 1-2 minutes.

    4. 16

      Jar the Jam

      Pour the jam into sterilized jars, seal, and process in a water bath for 10 minutes.

    Grape Jam

    1. 17

      Prepare the Grapes

      Wash the grapes and remove any stems.

    2. 18

      Cook the Ingredients

      In a large pot, combine grapes, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until boiling.

    3. 19

      Add Pectin

      Stir in the pectin and boil for an additional 1-2 minutes.

    4. 20

      Jar the Jam

      Pour the jam into sterilized jars, seal, and process in a water bath for 10 minutes.

    Honey Butter

    1. 21

      Combine Ingredients

      In a bowl, beat together the softened butter and honey until smooth and creamy.

    2. 22

      Serve

      Transfer to a serving dish or jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

    Local Honey

    1. 23

      Serve

      Pour honey into a small dish or jar for serving.

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