25 Sweet and Savory Jam Recipes to Use Up Extra Produce

Although most people think of jam as a sweet, fruity treat, the spreadable condiment is so much more than that. It can be sweet or savory, meaty or packed with vegetables. Whether you love to slather your morning toast with it or you want a creative accompaniment for your next cheese board, jam is essential. And, making your own can be a good way to use up excess produce. So, go ahead and stock a few jars in your kitchen—and then use them for breakfast, baking, entertaining and more. These recipes make it easy! Wondering where to start? Raspberry jam is just about as classic as it gets—this traditional jam can be spread on toast, pastries or a croissant. Tart raspberries are the perfect way to balance out sweet sugar, and a bit of lemon zest helps add even more vibrant flavor.

Making jam is one of the best ways to harness the flavor of apricots and save them for months to come. In this recipe, apricots get macerated with sugar and lemon to help jumpstart the release of juicy flavors. A splash of vanilla helps add rich, complex flavor.

Bacon jam is a delicious condiment that makes for a fun addition to sandwiches, burgers and eggs. In this recipe, thick-cut bacon is cooked with sweet onions until meltingly tender, then spiked with a bit of cayenne and a splash of balsamic. It’s a fun and versatile topping that’s equal parts sweet and savory and a tiny bit spicy.

Strawberries and rhubarb are a quintessential spring pairing and making jam with them is a wonderful way to preserve some of their bright flavor long after the season is over. In this recipe, we've bumped up the tart rhubarb to help balance the sweetness of the strawberries and sugar. We've also suggested ways to boost the flavor with simple mix-ins. This jam makes a delicious topping for ice cream or yogurt, or a simple and elegant way to fill a cake in place of frosting.