Unique Jelly and Jam Recipes to Make This Summer
Eager to discover some truly special and imaginative jelly and jam recipes to brighten your summer? Think beyond the usual and picture yourself creating beautiful jars that capture the very soul of the season, using delightful surprises from nature like sweet honeysuckle, cheerful dandelions, or even elegant pink peony petals.
There’s a unique joy in making these artisanal treats from scratch, preserving the vibrant tastes and golden light of summer in every spoonful. This post is packed with wonderfully inventive ideas, ready to inspire your next adventure in creative jam-making.
Enjoy these Unique Jam and Jelly Recipes.
Okay, I have to tell you – I am absolutely obsessed with canning! For me, it’s the best of both worlds. First off, I genuinely can’t stand letting good food go to waste, especially when summer offers up such amazing fresh produce. Canning lets me save all that goodness!
And secondly – well, hello?! – the things you can create are just unbelievably delicious! We’re talking way beyond basic: vibrant jellies and jams that burst with unique flavors, but on this site, we also have zesty salsas, rich fruit butters, and so much more creativity in a jar.
So, get ready, because I’m sharing my all-time favorite, most unique jelly and jam recipes. Some of these are exciting new ones I’m eager to try out this summer, capturing those peak-season tastes. Others are tried-and-true champs that have definitely earned a permanent spot in our kitchen because, honestly, we can’t get enough of them!
I hope you find some new favorites here too. Enjoy exploring, and if you’ve got a unique jelly or jam recipe up your sleeve, please drop a link in the comments below – I’d love to see it.
1. Corn Cob Jelly
Maybe the most unique Jelly I’ve made or even tried to date. I love this jelly, it has an almost honey-like flavor to it, buttery and sweet.
It is also relatively easy for a beginner.
2 . Banana Jam
We’ve made something similar to this recipe, but definitely not this exact one. It is coming soon, but in the meantime, this recipe looks intriguing and we are definitely interested in trying it.
This would be fantastic on toast, pancakes and more.
3. Dandelion Jelly
We finally tried it out and OMG!
It’s not like Dandelions aren’t in abundance starting about now and continuing on all summer long.
It’s an easy to source recipe and tastes amazing!
It has a very light sweet floral taste that doesn’t scream dandelions when you taste it.
4. Watermelon Jelly
A sweet reminder of summer. The color, the flavor…
I love this Jelly and it make’s an awesome syrup for pancakes too.
It sort of tastes like a piece of watermelon candy in a jar.
5. Honeysuckle Jelly
This Honeysuckle jelly is absolutely amazing. It is my favorite on the list.
Easily one of our most popular recipes for summer on the site too!
Simple childhood summers in a jar!
It has a light honey, very mild taste with a floral undertone. It’s so good.
6. Hot Pepper Jelly
Not only do I love the idea of this jelly from Averie Cooks, but I absolutely love how gorgeous it is.
This would make such a beautiful gift at holiday time, but I’ll be trying this one out after my peppers grow.
7. Blood Orange Marmalade
This was one of my favorites I have tried from the Put ‘Em Up Cookbooks. SO good!
Blood Orange Marmalade goes perfect with toast, bagels or even as a marinade for meats.
And a spoonful out of the jar isn’t bad either lol
8. Pineapple Jelly
Easily one of my very favorite fruits, I wonder why I have never tried this recipe from Colleen’s Recipes or any other for that matter.
Timeto change that and maybe even play a bit with the flavor profile beyond the simple pinapple.
9. Blueberry Lemon Basil Jam
This is a favorite jam recipe in our house. A Sweet and Summer-y spread.
The flavors compliment one another so well.
Definitely worth making and enjoying!
10. Pumpkin Jam
This pumpkin jam from My Island Bistro Kitchen is similar to one I tried this Fall.
We absolutely loved it, but I want to change it up a little and make something that literally tastes like Fall.
Regardless this is awesome and her recipe is pretty simple, a good one for sure!
We hope you found a unique jelly or jam recipe that you would like to try. While I know there are others out there, and I will update this as we go, these were my favorite finds!
What is your favorite special jelly to make?
The banana jam sounds super good.
I made a lemon hibiscus jelly from Celestial seasonings Lemon Zinger tea last year. It turned out delicious! You just follow the floral jelly recipes!
Lilac jelly is another favorite of ours