Jul 14 2026
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Housemade Jams Recipe

Inspired by Denver Biscuit Company
Time2h
Serves4

Choice of strawberry rhubarb, bourbon blueberry, apple butter, or raspberry.

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Ingredients

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Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

Bourbon Blueberry Jam

Apple Butter

Raspberry Jam

Method

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fruit

    Wash and hull the strawberries, then chop them into small pieces. Chop the rhubarb into small chunks.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large pot, combine the strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

  3. 3

    Cook the Jam

    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Once boiling, add the pectin and continue to boil for 1-2 minutes until thickened.

  4. 4

    Jar the Jam

    Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving a 1/4-inch headspace. Seal the jars and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Bourbon Blueberry Jam

  1. 5

    Prepare the Blueberries

    Rinse the blueberries and remove any stems or bruised berries.

  2. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large pot, mix the blueberries, sugar, bourbon, lemon juice, and pectin.

  3. 7

    Cook the Jam

    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often until it thickens.

  4. 8

    Jar the Jam

    Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving a 1/4-inch headspace. Seal and process in a boiling 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 large pot, combine the chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the apples are soft.

  3. 11

    Blend the Mixture

    Once softened, use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.

  4. 12

    Simmer the Apple Butter

    Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally until thickened.

  5. 13

    Jar the Apple Butter

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

Raspberry Jam

  1. 14

    Prepare the Raspberries

    Rinse the raspberries gently to avoid crushing them.

  2. 15

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large pot, mix the raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and pectin.

  3. 16

    Cook the Jam

    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook for 10 minutes until thickened.

  4. 17

    Jar the Jam

    Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving a 1/4-inch headspace. Seal and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

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