Homemade preserves extend the life of produce—and make great gifts. Here are our best tips, tricks and product picks for making jams and jellies at home.

8 Tricks to Making the Perfect Jar of Jam or Jelly

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Food

Kitchen Tips

We retrieved this jiggly gem from 1977, and (spoiler alert) it’s still a favourite. Our moulded version makes a stunning centrepiece.

Cointreau Cranberry Jelly Recipe

We retrieved this jiggly gem from 1977, and (spoiler alert) it’s still a favourite.

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Thanksgiving

Recipes

Stir up this sweet spread in no time — it's a perfect hostess gift with endless possibilities!

Concord Grape Jelly Recipe

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lunch

Use this summer jelly to liven up toasts with creamy cheeses like Brie or Camembert.

Spicy Strawberry Jelly Recipe

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Strawberries

brunch

We've given traditional peanut butter and jam a few upgrades. Up your PB&J game with these recipes! Read more at Chatelaine.com!

8 incredible ways to use peanut butter and jam

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jelly

8 Tricks To Making The Perfect Jar Of Jam Or Jelly

Cointreau Cranberry Jelly

Concord Grape Jelly

Spicy Strawberry Jelly

8 incredible ways to use peanut butter and jam