140 pectin recipes

Plains peach honey: a thick, clear old-fashioned Southern peach spread made with just two ingredients, ripe peaches and brown sugar. No pectin, no lemon, pure peach flavor.

Simple two-ingredient gooseberry jam made with fresh gooseberries and sugar. No pectin needed for this old-fashioned preserve that sets naturally with a bright, tart flavor.

Green pepper jelly made with fresh bell peppers, vinegar, cayenne, and Certo pectin. A sweet-hot condiment that pairs with cream cheese and crackers, grilled meats, or barbecue.

Orange jelly made with frozen orange juice concentrate, lemon juice, and Certo liquid pectin. A quick no-cook jelly that sets in jars without any boiling water bath processing.

Homemade dried apple jelly made with just four ingredients and no added pectin. Boil dried apple slices into a concentrated juice, sweeten with sugar and lemon, then cook to a gorgeous, spreadable set.

Homemade cooked strawberry jelly using Certo liquid pectin. Bright, jewel-toned, and spreadable with that fresh berry flavor store-bought can never match. Works with raspberries or blackberries too.

No-cook raspberry jelly using Certo liquid pectin and fresh squeezed berry juice. Set at room temperature, then store in the freezer for bright, fruity flavor all year long.

Mock strawberry jam made with mashed figs and Jello for berry color and flavor. A Southern classic that sets in the jar over six weeks with no pectin needed.

Sugar-free fresh strawberry spread made with ripe berries, lemon juice, and unflavored gelatin. Low-calorie, no pectin needed, and ready in 15 minutes. Tastes like real fruit, not jam.

Old-fashioned currant jelly uses just two ingredients: fresh currants and sugar. Traditional cook-and-strain method without commercial pectin. Bright tart-sweet jelly for toast, lamb, or thumbprint cookies.

Hot three pepper relish made with sweet bell peppers, apple cider vinegar, and pectin for a thick, jam-like spread. A sweet-hot condiment that's perfect for canning and gift giving.

A low-sugar blueberry spread set with gelatin instead of pectin, brightened with ginger and lemon zest. No canning required. Keeps a month in the fridge or a year in the freezer.