Bourbon mixed fruit jam gives you choices. Which fruits you want to put in your jam! Or go for the solo fruit and make it a one-fruit jam!
Homemade Jam
Do you think making homemade jam is complicated? Well, when you do small batch versions, it's one of the easiest things you'll make!
How to Make Jams
It isn't difficult to learn how to make jams. Jams are basically berries and fruit of your choice, some sugar to sweeten then adding other ingredients that make the jam unique.
Recipes for Jam
My recipes for jam, of course, will be small batch and simple. I don't want to keep you in the kitchen making bushels of jam!
Best Jam Recipes
The best jam recipes are those that you customize yourself. If you want to use a liqueur then try it. Maybe you want to add spice to your jam, like finely diced serrano peppers. Or try dried flowers crushed up finely. It gives just a hint of the fragrance.
Mixed Fruit
When I make my small batch jams, I usually use up any and all fresh and sometimes frozen fruits that I have. Yes, you can typically thrown in lots of different fruits and when they cook, they'll come together perfectly.
Pineapple Jam Recipe
If you want to make this an exclusive jam, like say a pineapple jam recipe, then just use pineapple. And, as you can see from the recipe, which is more of a 'guide', you could make this totally a peach jam or anything else than you're in the mood for. And, as I said, fresh and frozen fruits work interchangeably. So, in the winter if no peaches are in season in your area, then use frozen slices!
Alcoholic Jam
Now alcoholic jam really isn't 'alcoholic' because the alcohol surely evaporates in the cooking process. But, the sugars and flavors in the alcohol add to the subtle deliciousness of the jam.
Bourbon Jam
Bourbon is one of my favorite alcohols to use in jam making. Honestly, there are so so many recipes out there for making bourbon jam. Boozy jams rock. And, if you want to learn more about booze in jam, check out this Better Homes and Gardens book on Jams and Jellies!
Blackberry Bourbon Jam
You now are getting the clear picture, you can make any singular or multiple fruit flavor of jam with bourbon that makes you happy! I love blackberry bourbon jam because I like the bigger chunks of the blackberries and even if they cook down more and disintegrate, you still have those tiny blackberry pieces.
Blueberry Bourbon Jam
Changing up your jam and using another type of alcohol makes sense to me, too. So rather than depleting my inventory of bourbon for blueberry jam, I'm going to use whiskey! Not a big difference unless you live in Kentucky or Tennessee!
Recipe for Cranberry Jam
One of my very most favorite recipes for jam is cranberry jam! Yes, those beautiful whole cranberries literally burst in the cooking process, like kernels of corn popping. And, I love using a liqueur in this type of jam, even a chocolate flavored liqueur!
Berry Jams
If you're convince to make berry jams, then I couldn't be happier. Your jam has what you want in it and you're guaranteed the ingredients are healthy, clean and perfect for your family. Plus, you get all that touchy good warm feeling that comes with creating. These berry jams are perfect hostess gifts, holiday gifts and just giving something from you sweet littl' hands to someone you care about.
Mixed Fruit Jam Recipes
This mixed fruit jam recipe will go great with or can be used with some of these other recipes!
Coconut Cream Pancakes Buttermilk Biscuit Waffles Peanut Butter & Jam Cookies
