Best jam recipes

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Strawberry Jam with Pimm’s

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Jam recipes

Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

We use strawberries, pears, rhubarb and more

Strawberry jam with Pimm's

Try our boozy jam recipe with juicy strawberries and Pimm's. A great addition to a summery afternoon tea spread.

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Our pear and vanilla jam recipe is packed full of flavour. It takes a little bit of time, but it's well worth the wait. For this recipe you will need a sugar thermometer and 12 jars (approx 227g/8oz) with lids.

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Bacon jam

Indulge in a jar of delicious bacon jam, perfect with cheese or roast meats, or in sandwiches. This recipe calls for less than 10 ingredients and is ready in an hour and a half. It also includes a handy how-to video.

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Rhubarb jam with ginger and chilli

Give this seasonal preserve an aromatic lift with the addition of fiery ginger, punchy chilli and fresh orange.

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Hot pepper jam

This hot pepper jam is vegan and really easy to make. This recipe makes eight small jars, so make a batch and take to dinner parties or keep in the fridge for up to two months.

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