Jellies and Jam recipe collection

Salsa de Linda is an easy, no-cook salsa: a coarsely blended tomato base loaded with chopped onion, peppers, and green chilies, then spiced with cumin, oregano, garlic, and cayenne. Ready for chips in 10 minutes.

Tuna sandwich topped with fresh fruit salsa made from mango, orange, pear, jalapeno, and cilantro. A bright, tropical twist on ordinary canned tuna.

Fresh cilantro salsa with chopped tomatoes, serrano or jalapeno chile, garlic, onion, and red wine vinegar. A no-cook Mexican pico de gallo that doubles as a guacamole base.

Pretzel seasoning brush made from honey mustard dressing, vegetable oil, and onion powder. Brush on soft pretzels before baking for a tangy, savory golden crust.

Spiced fruit chutney with pears, apples, cranberries, and currants simmered in apple cider vinegar with ginger, cinnamon, and orange zest. A tart-sweet autumn condiment for cheese, turkey, and pork.

Silky pear butter simmered with white wine, vanilla bean, cardamom, and whole spices, then canned for year-round enjoyment. A gorgeous homemade preserve that makes Bartlett pears shine.

Fresh tomatillo green sauce with jalapenos, cumin, cilantro, and garlic sauteed in vegetable stock. A low-fat, bright salsa verde for tacos, enchiladas, and grilled meats.

Spicy Korean marinade with shoyu, brown rice vinegar, and hot pepper sesame oil. Three ingredients that work on tofu, tempeh, chicken, or fish.

Thai-style spicy peanut sauce for satay: red curry paste cooked in coconut cream until oily, finished with thin coconut milk, fish sauce, palm sugar, tamarind, and ground peanuts.

Spicy blender salsa with canned tomatoes, green chilies, cilantro, green bell pepper, and garlic. No cooking required. Keeps in the fridge for 5 days.

South Indian split pea and coconut curry sauce with mustard seeds, cumin, curry leaves, green chiles, and ginger. A creamy, spicy condiment for rice, dosa, or idli.

Garlic aioli dipping sauce made with egg yolks, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice. The classic Mediterranean condiment for fried squid, grilled fish, and crudités.

Strawberry balm syrup: crushed fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon balm simmered into a fragrant ruby-red syrup. Pour over ice with sparkling water, drizzle on pancakes, or swirl into cocktails.

Two-ingredient strawberry conserve made with just fresh strawberries and sugar. No pectin, no additives. Slow-cooked to a glossy, spreadable set.

Homemade strawberry jelly from fresh berries, sugar, and liquid pectin. Crush, strain through a jelly bag, boil hard for 30 seconds, and you've got jewel-bright jelly ready to jar.

Strawberry-orange spread made with frozen strawberries, fresh orange juice, orange zest, and pectin. A quick freezer jam that's ready in 20 minutes with no canning equipment needed.