Savory Jams & Jellies
Last Updated June 13, 2018
Not all jams and jellies need to be sweet. Here are a bunch of savory options with tomatoes, eggplant, onions, tomatoes, carrots, and more!
Red Onion Jam
BuzzCatz Coffee & Sweets in Orange Beach, Ala., makes red onion jam every Saturday and Sunday. Manager Juanita Hendrix and Kimberly Asbury, the main cook and pastry chef at BuzzCatz, shared...
Roasted Eggplant Jam
For a savory version of PB&J, serve this jam with cashew butter on rustic, artisan bread.
Fennel Jam
We first tasted this jam as an accompaniment to a warm Fennel Apple Crisp with butterscotch and vanilla ice cream at Atlas Bistro, but it’s also wonderful on its own.
Green Tomato Jam
Unexpectedly sweet, this jam can be a savory start to a morning, served on a warm biscuit with hot coffee.
Carrot Jam
This recipe is adapted from Putting Food By. I’ve altered the flavorings to make the jam less spicy. Carrot jam is wonderful with cheeses and great on a mozzarella sandwich. I macerate the carrots...
Spicy Tomato Chili Jam
This recipe comes courtesy of the new cookbook A Taste of Ojai: A Collection of Small Plates by local chef Robin Goldstein. She writes, “Tomato jam is like grown-up ketchup, and this bold fiery...
Kudzu Jelly
Yes, kudzu. That invasive plant you see along every Southern highway makes a sweet, floral jelly.
Julia's Wine Jelly
I first discovered wine jelly at a Twelfth Night celebration in the home of my then soon-to-be husband’s family in Richmond, Virginia. A lovely assortment of traditional Virginian party foods made a...
Bacon Jam, 5 Ways
Simmer bacon with a pot full of sweet and savory ingredients, then blend it to your desired texture. We love these 5 versions of bacon jam and marmalade.
Homemade Marmalade with Citrus, Melon, Berries, and More
Orange marmalade is the go-to, but did you know you can make marmalade with melon, berries, or even carrots?
