12 Sweet Summer Jam Recipes

Preserve summer’s bounty with these 12 sweet summer jam recipes. With options for making jams from berries, stone fruits, and figs, as well as recipes for reduced sugar spreads, there’s something for everyone.

Three jars of jam and a basket of blueberries.

Blueberry Vanilla Jam

When it comes to homemade jam, summer blueberries, vanilla, and cardamom are a match made in heaven.

Get the recipe: Blueberry Vanilla Jam

Recipe and photo credit: xoxo Bella

Cherry Jam

Make your own cherry jam at home with this easy recipe. Fresh or frozen cherries turn into a rich, spreadable treat you’ll want on everything.

Get the recipe: Cherry Jam

Peach Raspberry Jam

Although its pretty color suggests otherwise, peach is the dominant flavor in this homemade peach raspberry jam. Fresh raspberries and a touch of ginger balance the flavor of juicy summer peaches to create an incredible preserve.

Get the recipe: Peach Raspberry Jam

Recipe and photo credit: The Daring Kitchen

Simple 3-Ingredient Strawberry Jam

Fresh strawberries blended and cooked with sugar and lemon juice until a delicious jam is created. This strawberry jam is far superior to anything store-bought!

Get the recipe: Strawberry Jam

Rhubarb Ginger Jam

Preserve the tart flavor of springtime rhubarb to enjoy all year round with this easy no-pectin jam recipe.

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Recipe and photo credit: Whole New Mom

Elderberry Jam

Homemade elderberry jam with low carb and sugar free options. It's a super tasty way to get healthy fast or keep the “bugs” at bay!

Get the recipe: Elderberry Jam

Recipe and photo credit: Seasons in the Kitchen

Apricot Jam

Capture summer in a jar with this easy apricot jam recipe! Made with fresh apricots, it’s perfect for spreading, gifting, or baking.

Get the recipe: Apricot Jam

Recipe and photo credit: Recipes From a Pantry

Raspberry Jam

This rosewater raspberry jam is lush, easy, fragrant and a great way to preserve summer raspberries. Homemade raspberry jam has never tatsed so good.

Get the recipe: Raspberry Jam

Recipe and photo credit: Craving Something Healthy

Small Batch Refrigerator Fig Jam

This homemade fig jam takes minutes to make with fresh figs, lemon, honey, and rosemary. Serve it with cheese and crackers for a tasty appetizer.

Get the recipe: Fig Jam

Recipe and photo credit: Good Grief Cook

Mulberry Jam

Mulberries are naturally sweet and fruity. They make a delicious jam when balanced out with fresh lemon. This homemade mulberry jam recipe is extra flavorful as it is made with less sugar. Low sugar jam really lets the fruit flavor shine.

Get the recipe: Mulberry Jam

Recipe and photo credit: Rachel Phipps

Victoria Plum Jam

This just-sweet-enough recipe for homemade Victoria plum jam is the perfect way to preserve a summer glut.

Get the recipe: Plum Jam

Recipe and photo credit: Creative Canning

Old Fashioned Blackberry Jam

Make old-fashioned blackberry jam with no added pectin—simple recipe using just blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice to create a naturally thick, sweet jam.

Get the recipe: Blackberry Jam