92 preserved lemon recipes

Traditional Irish ginger marmalade made with bitter Seville oranges, lemons, fresh ginger root, and preserved ginger. A bittersweet, spicy preserve that's worth the slow simmer.

Bright lemon lime marmalade made from thinly sliced whole citrus fruit cooked with sugar until set. A tangy, bittersweet preserve with no added pectin needed.

Rhubarb and fig preserves made by macerating rhubarb in sugar overnight, then boiling with chopped figs, lemon juice, and lemon rind until thick and clear. A sweet-tart spread for toast.

Citron preserves, a spiced lemon and raisin conserve simmered with sugar, cinnamon and clove until thick and glossy. A small-batch, no-pectin preserve to spread on toast or spoon alongside cheese.

Mango jam: a sunny tropical preserve made with fresh mango pulp, lemon juice, and powdered pectin. Sweet, chunky, and ready to brighten toast through the whole off-season.

Old-fashioned pear conserves with ground lemon, orange, and raisins cooked down with sugar until thick. No pectin needed for this chunky, citrus-bright preserve.

Old-fashioned watermelon honey preserve made from the white rind, slow-cooked with sugar, lemon, and fresh ginger into a thick, golden spread. A heritage canning recipe worth reviving.

Rhubarb, rose, and strawberry jam macerates rhubarb and small berries with sugar overnight, then boils with scented rose petals and lemon juice for a floral, blush-pink English preserve.

Sweet watermelon rind preserves made with a lime water soak, lemon, and ginger in a simple sugar syrup. A two-day heritage canning project that transforms scraps into glistening jars of gold.

Old-fashioned grape conserve simmered with sugar, lemon, and chopped nuts until thick and spreadable. A classic fruit preserve that goes beyond basic jam with added texture and citrus brightness.

Transform vibrant yellow tomatoes into a sweet, tangy preserve with hints of lemon, ginger, and warm spices. Perfect for spreading on toast, pairing with cheese, or gifting to friends. This recipe yields a beautifully translucent jam with a thick, glossy syrup.

Kythoni xysto, a traditional Greek grated quince preserve with cinnamon bark, lemon zest, and toasted almonds. Sets naturally using pectin extracted from the quince peels and cores.

Apricot orange almond jam slow-simmers dried apricots with orange zest, cinnamon, lemon, and split almonds, then boils to a glossy preserve. A British-style jam for toast and scones.

Rhubarb marmalade brightened with orange and lemon zest, set with liquid pectin for a tangy-sweet spread. A quick stovetop preserve that captures spring rhubarb at its peak.

Green tomato relish turns end-of-season unripe tomatoes into a tangy-sweet preserve spiced with allspice, cloves, mustard, and celery seed. Salted overnight to draw water, then simmered with brown sugar, vinegar, and lemon. Cans up beautifully.

Plum conserve with lemon, cinnamon, raisins, and walnuts. Old-fashioned chunky preserve thicker than jam, perfect for cheese boards, scones, or roast pork accompaniment.