21 Easy Recipes Using Strawberry Jam

From chewy bars and skillet French toast to jammy pretzel cookies and upside-down cake, these recipes using strawberry jam highlight its sweet versatility.

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Strawberry jam is great on toast or spread over peanut butter for a perfect sandwich. But its bright, tangy sweetness is just as delicious in a cake, tucked into cookies or melted into a glossy topping for pancakes. The familiar spread finds new life in these recipes using strawberry jam, whether swirled into cheesecake or piped into the center of a warm doughnut.

This collection highlights both classic and easy strawberry jam recipes. In a fluffy layer cake, it balances sweet, creamy frosting with a concentrated berry taste. If you would like to start your day with our berry best breakfast recipes, strawberry jam is a fast way to add tang and a fruity touch to French toast. Jam is a star in easy pantry desserts, when you need to make something fast from what’s in the fridge or cabinet.

Strawberry jam also has a playful side. These recipes stay in sweet territory, but strawberry jam pairs beautifully with herbs, like thyme or basil, and makes a great glaze to brush over pork or chicken. Stir a spoonful into lemonade or shake it into your favorite cocktail for a hint of sweetness, color and berry taste. Toast can wait—these strawberry jam recipes have bigger plans.

1/21

Strawberry Pillows

7 Reviews
Total Time:40 min
Servings:5 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: Make cookie trays extra special with these mini pie look-alikes stuffed with sweet strawberry preserves. Yum! —Amy Sauerwalt, Columbia, Maryland
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2/21

Strawberry Cake

15 Reviews
Total Time:1 hour 30 min
Servings:16
Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: Every year I make this special strawberry jam cake for the Relay for Life cake raffle. It has raised lots of money for a good cause. —Tammy Urbina, Warner Robins, Georgia
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3/21

Jammy Dodgers

2 Reviews
Total Time:35 min
Servings:about 1 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: On my first trip to Great Britain, I stumbled upon these cookies (or biscuits, as they’re known in the U.K.). These iconic treats, sold as Jammie Dodgers, can be found everywhere over there. Since I couldn’t find them in the States, I had to make my own version. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor, Culinary
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4/21

Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

14 Reviews
Total Time:45 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: Cheesecake lovers will savor every bite of this light and pretty pie, even if they don't have to watch their diets. Our whole family enjoys it. —Kim Van Rheenen, Mendota, Illinois
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5/21

Mini PB&J Cheesecakes

2 Reviews
Total Time:50 min
Servings:about 2-1/2 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I got hooked on these mini peanut butter and jelly cheesecakes when a friend made them. She let me steal her recipe, and now I’m sharing this tasty treat with you! —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
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6/21

Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes

2 Reviews
Total Time:45 min
Servings:20 pancakes (3/4 cup spread and 3 cups sauce)
Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: More of a dessert than breakfast food, these luscious pancakes really know how to showcase the darlings of summertime—strawberries! The pancakes, sauce and cream cheese filling all feature fresh ripe berries. —Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin
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7/21

Cinnamon Fruit Biscuits

30 Reviews
Total Time:30 min
Servings:10
Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: Because these sweet treats are so easy, I'm almost embarrassed when people ask me for the recipe. They're a snap to make with refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, sugar, cinnamon and your favorite fruit preserves. —Ione Burham, Washington, Iowa
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8/21

Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream

Total Time:20 min
Servings:5 cups
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: What could be better than peanut butter and jelly ice cream? You’ll love the sweet-salty combination. Use your favorite flavor of jelly and switch to crunchy peanut butter if you like extra texture. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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9/21

Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats

3 Reviews
Total Time:10 min
Servings:4
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This yummy breakfast bowl gives everyone’s favorite sandwich a healthy twist. Switch to crunchy peanut butter and sprinkle chopped peanuts over the top if you like the extra crunch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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10/21

Rhubarb Berry Upside-Down Cake

4 Reviews
Contest Winner
Total Time:1 hour 5 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: I had leftover rhubarb and wanted to create something fresh. With blueberries, strawberries and dried cranberries on hand, I discovered I had a berry upside-down cake. —June Paul, Portage, Wisconsin
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11/21

Strawberry Cookies

6 Reviews
Total Time:55 min
Servings:350 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
Strawberry Cookies Recipe photo by Jackie Alpers for Taste of Home
From the Recipe Creator: I learned to bake with my grandmother and mother. I knew I was giving them a sweet new family tradition when I shared this recipe with them. —Andrea Zulauf, Livonia, New York
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12/21

Slow-Cooker Strawberry Soda Cake

1 Reviews
Total Time:2 hours 30 min
Servings:8
Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: When you want a sweet cake without the heat of the oven, this slow-cooked strawberry spin on cola cake comes in handy. The topping smells divinely like chocolate-covered strawberries. (Remember this one for Valentine’s Day!) Delicious served with whipped cream or powdered sugar. —Laura Herbage, Covington, Louisiana
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13/21

Pink Lemonade Stand Cake

9 Reviews
Total Time:1 hour 10 min
Servings:12
Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: If you love a moist and creamy cake, this one’s for you. The lemon juice and lemonade give the layers a tangy, citrusy touch, and the cream cheese frosting with sprinkles makes it extra pretty. —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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14/21

Chocolate-Strawberry Pretzel Cookies

2 Reviews
Total Time:40 min
Servings:about 1 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Every year I come up with a new recipe, and this is one that’s been requested over and over. Who would ever guess how good pretzels are in cookies? —Isabel Minunni, Poughkeepsie, New York
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15/21

Berry-Cream Cookie Snaps

6 Reviews
Contest Winner
Total Time:45 min
Servings:about 2 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: My mom and I made up this recipe by combining two others. These cute cookies are crispy on the outside and light and fluffy inside. You could also bake the cookies flat and serve the filling as a cookie dip if you'd like. —Crystal Briddick, Colfax, Illinois
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16/21

Strawberry Milkshake

6 Reviews
Total Time:5 min
Servings:2
Test Kitchen Approved
Strawberry Milkshake Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home
From the Recipe Creator: Cool off with a thick and rich treat that will remind you of a malt shoppe! Nothing can beat this strawberry shake recipe. —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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17/21

Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

30 Reviews
Total Time:40 min
Servings:2 dozen
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From the Recipe Creator: A fruity filling and fluffy coconut topping truly make these strawberry oatmeal bars one of a kind. They really dress up my trays of Christmas goodies. —Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma
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18/21

Strawberry Bliss

9 Reviews
Total Time:50 min
Servings:12
Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: You'll love this homemade puff pastry crust topped with a soft-set pudding layer that has a hint of strawberry flavor. This dessert needs to chill for at least an hour, so it's a fabulous make-ahead dish. —Candace Richter, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
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19/21

Jam ‘n’ Cream French Toast

6 Reviews
Total Time:15 min
Servings:1
Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother used to make this for me when I was a child. You can use other flavors of jam, too. —B. MacKinnon, Kodak, Tennessee
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20/21

Berry-Filled Doughnuts

7 Reviews
Total Time:25 min
Servings:10 doughnuts
Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: Four ingredients are all you'll need for this sure-bet breakfast treat. Friends and family will never guess that refrigerated buttermilk biscuits are the base for these golden, jelly-filled doughnuts. —Ginny Watson, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
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21/21

Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Bars

2 Reviews
Total Time:45 min
Servings:1 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: I’ve tried “light” cheesecake recipes before with mixed results. Making a few changes, I created a rich, creamy cheesecake filling that truly tastes like the real deal. —Katie Farrell, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Recipes Using Strawberry Jam FAQ

Can I use strawberry jam as a glaze for meat?

Strawberry jam works well as a sweet glaze for meats like chicken and pork, especially when balanced with salty or tangy ingredients like soy sauce, vinegar or Dijon mustard. Melt the jam over low heat until fluid and brush over the meat during the final minutes of roasting or grilling so it lightly caramelizes but doesn’t burn. For added depth, mix in fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme. Try using jam with seafood as well, like this strawberry-teriyaki glazed salmon recipe.

What are some quick desserts I can make with jam?

Strawberry jam lends itself to countless easy desserts, like classic thumbprint cookies, jam-filled turnovers and layered parfaits. When you need easy no-bake desserts, you can slice a prepared angel food cake or pound cake and spread strawberry jam and whipped cream between the layers. Delicate treats like strawberry macarons are not quick, but you can buy small cookies and fill them with a bit of jam and frosting for shortcut sandwich cookies.

How long does strawberry jam last?

Store-bought or homemade strawberry jam will last up to two weeks in the refrigerator after opening. Properly canned homemade jam can last up to one year unopened. Always use a clean spoon or knife in the jar to prevent mold from growing. Freeze extra jam from opened jars in small portions to extend its shelf life. Thaw in the fridge before using it.

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