This collection of documents from University Extension offices nationwide provides overviews of methods and examples of making jam, jelly and other fruit spreads. Note that some documents only refer to using a boiling water canner (aka water bath canner), but you may also use an atmospheric steam canner to can high acid foods such as fruits, pickled products, as well as jams and jellies.
Research on food preservation is ongoing – recommendations may have changed since the release of some documents. Please refer to the National Center for Home Food Preservation for the most current recommendations.
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Overview
- Complete Guide to Home Canning: Guide 2, Selecting, Preparing and Canning Fruit and Fruit Products, United States Department of Agriculture, 2015
- Complete Guide to Home Canning: Guide 7, Preparing and Canning Jams and Jellies, United States Department of Agriculture, 2015
- Basics of Jelly Making, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3180, 2007
- Canning Sweet Spreads, North Carolina State University Extension
- Canned Fruits and Tomatoes: Problems and Solutions, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-743, 2017
- Canning Acidic Foods: Fruits & Tomatoes, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00562C, 2017
- Canning Fruit, Colorado State University Extension, Fact Sheet No 9.347, 2013
- Canning Fruit, University of Georgia Extension, 2014
- Canning Fruits, Pacific Northwest Extension, PNW199, 2018
- Canning: Fruits, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, PM 1043, 2011
- Canning Fruits Safely, University of Wisconsin Extension Cooperative Extension, B0430, 2008
- Canning Fruits, Tomatoes and Vegetables, Cornell University, Division of Nutritional Sciences, 2001
- Chutney, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
- Fruit Pickles and Chutney, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-757, 2017
- Fruit Butters, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
- Fruit Butters, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-304, 2013
- Fruit Spreads, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, PM 1366, 2015
- Fruit Syrups & Honeys, Clemson Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3165, 2001
- Fruit Pie Fillings, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-616, 2019
- Fruit Pie Fillings, Penn State University Extension, Code UK 129, 2019
- Fruit Pie Fillings, Purdue University Extension, HHS-810-W, 2015
- Pie Fillings, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet, HGIC 3160, 2010
- Handy Reference for Canning Fruits, Cornell Cooperative Extension, 2010
- Home Canning Fruit and Fruit Products, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 174, 2017
- How to Can Fresh Fruit, University of Missouri Extension
- Ingredients Used in Home Food Preservation, Penn State University Extension, Code EE0164, 2019
- Remaking Soft Jellies, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-604, 2013
- Jams and Jellies, University of Georgia Extension, 2013
- Jams and Jellies from North Dakota Fruits, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 590, 2018
- Jams and Jellies from Native (Wild) Fruits, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 1423, 2019
- Jams, Jellies, and Preserves with No Added Pectin, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-777, 2014
- Jams and Jellies: Problems and Solutions, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-746, 2013
- Jelly & Jam Recipes, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet, HGIC 3200, 2005
- Jellies, Jams and Spreads, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 172, 2019
- Jelly, Jam, Spreads, Penn State University Extension, Code UK121, 2019
- How to Can Sweet Spreads, University of Missouri Extension
- Making Jams, Jellies & Fruit Preserves, University of Wisconsin Extension Cooperative Extension, B2909, 2008
- Making Jellies, Colorado State University Extension, Fact Sheet 9.303, 2011
- Processing Jams & Jellies, University of Georgia Extension, 2019
- Pretreatments to Prevent darkening of Fruits Prior to Canning or Dehydrating, Utah State University Extension, 2017
- Steps in processing Jams and Jellies, University of Georgia Extension, 2019
- Troubleshooting Jelly and Jam Problems, North Carolina State University Extension
- Using Clear Jel, University of Wisconsin Skagit County Extension, 2007
- Pectin Facts, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-808, 2020
- Advice about Vinegar, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2020
- Making Jams, Jellies & Fruit Preserves, University of Wisconsin Extension Cooperative Extension, B2909, 2008
- Preserving Color and Preventing Browning of Foods, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
- Processing Fruit and Tomato Products in a Pressure Canner, Montana State University Extension, MT200906HR, 2017
- Syrups for Preserving Fruits, Clemson Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3164, 1999
- Using Clear Jel, University of Wisconsin Skagit County Extension, 2007
Fruits
Apples & Pears
- Apples, Utah State University Extension, 2017
- Apples, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1187, 2015
- Apples, Penn State University Extension, Code UK 126, 2019
- Apples, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-446, 2015
- Apples, Purdue University Extension, HHS-809-W, 2015
- Apples: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8229, 2007
- Fruit Juices & Apple Cider, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-445, 2019
- Preserving Apples, Clemson Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3120, 2015
- Troubleshooting Problems when Canning Applesauce, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
- Using, Storing and Preserving Apples, Michigan State University Extension, Extension Bulletin HNI16, 2015
- Pears, Utah State University Extension, 2010
- Pears, Penn State University Extension, Code UK130, 2019
- Pears, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-678, 2014
- Pears, Purdue University Extension, HHS-804-W, 2015
- Asian Pears, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-694, 2014
- Preserving Pears, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
Berries
- Making & Canning Berry Jam, Washington State University Snohomish County Extension
- Making Berry Syrups at Home, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-632, 2014
- Berries, Utah State University Extension, 2010
- Berries, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-780, 2013
- Wild Berries & Fruits, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-536, 2013
- Blueberries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00111, 2016
- Blueberries, Penn State University Extension, Code UK125, 2019
- Blueberries, Purdue University Extension, HHS-807-W, 2015
- Preserving Summer Berries, Washington State University Clark County Extension
- Blueberries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00111, 2016
- Cranberries, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-929, 2020
- Cranberries - A Great Fruit All Year Long, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
- Highbush Cranberries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00112, 2017
- Preserving Cranberries, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
- Elderberries, Oregon State University Extension, EM 9446, 2024
- Gooseberries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00121, 2013
- Red Huckleberries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00107, 2015
- Nagoonberries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00113, 2013
- Serviceberries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00122, 2015
- Strawberries, Purdue University Extension, HHS-806-W, 2015
- Strawberries, Penn State University Extension, Code UK132, 2019
- Strawberries, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1178, 2015
- Strawberries: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8256, 2007
- Strawberry Basics, Clemson Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3537, 2010
- Strawberries, Strawberries, Strawberries: Making Strawberry Jam, Clemson University Cooperative Extension
- Using, Storing and Preserving Strawberries, Michigan State University Extension, Extension Bulletin HNI31, 2015
- Wild Strawberries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00105, 2015
- Watermelon Berries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00123, 2016
Citrus
- Boiling Water Canning Lemon or Lime Curd, Utah State University Cooperative Extension, Publication FN/Food Preservation/2008-02, 2008
- Canned Lemon Curd, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-922, 2015
- Oranges: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8199, 2006
Stone Fruits
- Apricots, Utah State University Extension, 2010
- Cherries, Utah State University Extension, 2010
- Cherries, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1180, 2015
- Cherries, Utah State University Cooperative Extension, 2020
- Cherries, Penn State University Extension, Code UK131, 2019
- Cherries, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-883, 2015
- Cherries, Purdue University Extension, HHS-805-W, 2015
- Chokecherries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00113, 2013
- Utah Tart Cherries, Utah State University Extension, Publication FN 224
- Peaches, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-444, 2013
- Peaches, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1182, 2015
- Peaches, Utah State University Extension, Publication FN/FoodPreservation/2019-01, 2019
- Let's Preserve Peaches, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 1762, 2015
- Peaches, Apricots, Nectarines, Penn State University Extension, Code UK122, 2019
- Preserving Peaches, Clemson Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3140, 2014
- Preserving Peaches: Canning, Freezing, Jam or Salsa, Clemson University Cooperative Extension
- Plums & Prunes, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-586, 2013
Melons
- Cantaloupe: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8095, 2003
- Melons, Michigan State University Extension, Extension Bulletin E3250, 2015
Others
- Figs, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-648, 2020
- Grapes, Utah State University Extension, 2010
- Preserving Kiwifruit, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-832, 2013
- Pomegranates, Utah State University Extension, 2010
- Preserving Rhubarb, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-882, 2015
- Rhubarb Recipes, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00064, 2018
Low/No Sugar or Salt
- Food Preservation Without Sugar or Salt, Colorado State University Extension, Fact Sheet 9.302, 2012
- Low Sugar Jams & Jellies/Fruit Spreads, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-646, 2013
- Preserving for Special Diets, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-646, 2013
- Canning with Less Sugar, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
Savory Fruit Spreads
- Preserving Those Colorful Garden Peppers, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
Uncooked Jams & Jellies
- Uncooked Freezer Jams, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-763, 2014
- Uncooked Jams and Jellies, University of Georgia Extension, 2015