Recipes
Delicious ideas featuring Just Jan’s spreads, curds, and butters.
Cherry Handpies
Can't stop, won't stop using JJ Cherry Spread in recipes.... the creative possibilities are endless - really! Here's a delicio...
Mini Cheesecakes with Cherry
INGREDIENTS For the crust:3⁄4 Cup crushed Animal Crackers1 Tbsp Granulated Sugar1⁄8 - 1⁄4 tsp. Cinnamon2 Tbsp Melted unsalted...
Buttermilk Cherry Coffee Cake
Cake Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour 1 stick + 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1...
Shirley Temple-ish
This is a fun mocktail, inspired by our new Cherry spread and a Shirley Temple. Our version is a little more tangy and bright ...
Meatloaf Meatballs with Cherry sauce
I suddenly found myself wanting to make meatloaf, didn't have enough meat so thought why not make meatballs instead? I may not...
Cherry Cream Cheese Danish
I have been so excited to release this Cherry spread, there are so many different ways to use it, this is just the first one...
Thumbprint Cookies
Who doesn't love a sweet jammy, thumbprint cookie?! Soft buttery, shortbread with the bright, fruity sweetness of jam. This...
Strawberry Shrub
Nothing beats the heat like a cool refreshing drink and this shrub is just that! A shrub is basically a fruit-based simple syr...
Lemon Berry Whip
1 cup whipping cream1⁄2 plus 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon curd1 tablespoon confectioners sugar3 cups fresh berries (I used raspbe...
Apricot Pepper Tartlets
For the dough: 1 egg 1 cup + 1 Tbsp. All purpose flour 1 tsp. kosher salt ¼ lb. (one stick) Cold butter, cut into small pieces...
Fig and Onion tartlets
For the dough: 1 egg 1 cup + 1 Tbsp. All purpose flour 1 tsp. kosher salt ¼ lb. (one stick) Cold butter, cut into small piec...
Jan's Zucchini Bread
I got a few large Zucchinis in a produce box recently and zucchini bread suddenly sounded so delicious to me. I found a recipe...
Lemon Curd Ice Cream
Lemon Curd Ice Cream Makes about 5 cups Ingredients: -1 cup whole milk -6 tbsp white sugar -Pinch of salt -2 tbsp vanilla ex...
Spicy Orange Chicken Meatballs
Tender, flavorful chicken meatballs tossed in a sweet, spicy, and sticky orange sauce, with a side of roasted broccoli. Me...
Spiked Raspberry Hot Chocolate
3 Cups whole milk ¼ cup bittersweet chocolate ¼ - ½ cup semi sweet chocolate ⅛ tsp. Cinnamon 2 oz. Whiskey (optional) 4 Tbs...
Viennese Cookies with Marmalade
Viennese Cookies with marmalade (adapted from Beverly Stirrat British Columbia) Ingredients: 1 stick + 2 Tbsp unsalted butte...
Just Jan's "Chex" Mix
Ahhh, Chex Mix the classic anytime snack. With so many different variations out there we decided to put our own spin on thing...
Just Jan's Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls - by Lauren and Alyx Hogrewe
Thanksgiving Day is the national holiday of stuffing (stuffing like the side dish, or stuffing like I stuffed my face so much...
Pumpkin Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
Pumpkin Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips 3 very ripe bananas ⅔ cup Just Jan’s Homestyle Pumpkin Butter 1 egg 1 ½ cups flour...
Pumpkin Date Granola
I made this granola for the first time recently and its already become one of my favorites, I'm sure you and your family will ...
Fig Apple Strudel
Ingredients: 4 cups peeled, cored and chopped apples I used a combination of Envy and Fuji but you can use what you have on ...
Jerk Chicken Mixed Green Salad with Apricot Pepper Vinaigrette
For the salad:Toss together any mixed greens, I used red leaf and arugula.CarrotsHeirloom tomatoAvocadoRed bell pepperMacada...
Jan's Granola
One of the best things about making your own granola is it’s like a blank canvas. I start with rolled oats and then think ab...
"Carrot Cake" Cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter - room temperature 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup tangerine marmalade 1 egg 2/3 cup shredd...
Apricot Pepper Glazed Tofu
When coming up with a recipe that uses my Apricot Pepper spread, I thought about a recipe my daughter made for me recently. ...
Just Jan's Tropical Cooler
2 oz Hpnotiq1 oz coconut rum 🥥1/2 oz lemon juice 🍋1/2 oz pineapple juice 🍍Spring of fresh basilMix all ingredients except the ...
Just Jan's Strawberry Margarita
Strawberry Margarita Just Jan's style Ingredients: 2 oz tequila1 oz Grand MarnierJuice of one lime1-2 Tbsp Just Jan’s organi...
Vodka Jan-berry
Put the following in a cocktail shaker:2 Tbsp Just Jan’s seedless raspberry spread2 oz Vodka3 oz Cranberry Raspberry JuiceSh...
Pineapple Rum Flurry
Ingredients: 2 oz light rum juice of one lime 1 oz. pineapple curd 1 oz. triple sec (or Grand Marnier) 5 Mint leaves Prepar...
Meyer Lemon Sheet Cake
This bright, lemony sheet cake is easy to make and super light. Cake ingredients: 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened or room t...
Just Jan's Apricot Pepper BBQ Ribs
BBQ Sauce Ingredients 1 Jar Just Jan’s Apricot Pepper Savory Spread 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup finely chopped yellow o...
Pineapple Cheesecake
Gingersnaps, pineapple curd, and cream cheese combine for this tropical take on cheesecake. Ingredients:4-6 Tbsp unsalted but...
Pineapple Sorbet
A creamy, delicious, easy to make dessert! Ingredients:2 cups frozen pineapple1⁄4 cup water1 Tbsp lemon juice1⁄2 cup Just Jan’...
Strawberry Shortcake Bars
A blend of shortcake and shortbread combined for a delicious and easy to make bar. Ingredients:1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, melted...
Raspberry Blueberry Bars
A quick and easy fresh bar. The buttery crust and topping make for a delicious treat.
Fig and Balsamic Chicken
Ingredients: Whole chicken half of a cut lemon 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme Kosher salt Ground pepper 2 Tbsp. olive oil For th...
Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies
½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature ¾ cup golden brown sugar 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 egg room temperature 1 ¼ cup oat ...
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Cake ingredients: 1 cup all purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 1 tsp gro...
Jan's French Toast Bake
French Toast: ½ - ¾ (4-5 cups) loaf of bread broken into chunky pieces. I used a portion of an almost stale loaf I had. 3 who...
Chocolate Dipped Coconut Balls
You can call these what ever you want but these yummy treats remind me of a Mounds bar only with a citrus zing!I swapped out...
Bacon, Cheddar, Chive, Irish Soda Bread
Ingredients 4 cups AP flour 2 tbsp Sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 4 tbsp salted butter 1 ¼ cup butter milk ½ cup 1 large ...
Jan's Arugula Pesto
When I need to make something tasty and fast, whipping up a quick pesto is one of my favorite options.
No Bake Meyer Lemon Cheesecake
1 cup cream cheese (softened) ½ cup Mascarpone cheese 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tbsp lemon juice Lemon zest 2 tbsp suga...
Tangerine Ricotta Fritters
4-5 cups vegetable oil ¾ cup all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt zest of one tangerine 2 ½ tablespoons...
Sriracha Empanadas
Ingredients: 1 premade pie crust (can also use homemade) Filling: 1lb Ground Pork 1lb Beef 6 to 8 Fresh Sage Leaves finely cho...
Tangerine Rosemary Pork Tenderloin
This recipe is easy and delicious. Try it with some pork or even chicken.
Fig Pizza
Fig Pizza Ingredients 1 package soft goat cheese 1 block parmesan cheese 1 package fresh pizza dough 2 Tbs olive ...
Blood Orange Martini with Strawberry
For 2 servings; Juice from 2 large Blood oranges 1 1/2 TBSP. Just Jan's Organic Strawberry Spread 4 oz. Vodka 2 oz. St. Ge...
Tequila Citrus Fish Skewers
The fish: I used a variety of beautiful fresh fish; salmon, sea bass and halibut, you can use whatever you like, or whatever i...
Tangerine Chicken Stir Fry
Ingredients: 1 lb White meat chicken cut into cubes 1 lb stir fry vegetables or any combination of the following: Mushrooms...
Pumpkin Doodles
The leaves are starting to change! The season of fall has officially fallen on us, which guarantees one thing... pumpkin spice...
Balsamic Onion herb dip
This is a great recipe for your next gathering, its easy and fast. If you can prepare it in advance it's even better! Ingred...
Earl Grey Lemon Swirl Cake
This recipe was inspired by my love of tea and my love of pound cake. I wanted to highlight the lemon curd and show it's ve...
Just Jan's Summer Sangria
1/2 cup brandy 1/4 cup triple sec 1 cup pomegranate juice 1/2 cup simple syrup 1 apple, cut into small cubes 1 bottle red w...
Just Jan's Cocktail Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients1 Pound ground turkey meat1/4 tsp. garlic salt1/4 tsp. ground pepper1 egg beaten1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley1/4 ts...
Just Jan's Bloody Mary
photo credit: Chef Martin Lopez 1 cup Vodka 2 1/2 cups plain tomato juice Juice of one lemon 2 tsp. celery salt 1/2 Tbsp. Wo...
Tangy Winter Squash
Winter is a time for hearty warming foods, even in California. This winter squash recipe is sweet and tangy, it's the perfect w...
Apricot Peach Sangria – (for one)
1/2 bottle light white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc 1/2 firm ripe peach 2 firm ripe apricots 1 heaping Tbsp. of Just Jan’s Apr...
Fig Bourbon BBQ ribs
Ribs with Fig Bourbon BBQ sauce This recipe was inspired by and adapted from a recipe for ribs by Matty Matheson. 2 lbs S...
Just Jan's Original Tangerine Sriracha Wings
Recipe adapted from bon appetit 1 lb of Chicken Wings 1 1/2 tsp Salt 1 tsp Coriander 3/4 Tbsp Garlic Powder 1 Tbsp Canola Oi...
Yogurt Granola "Jan" Jar
These days everyone knows how important it is to know what’s in your food. It’s best to avoid overly processed food with lots...
Sweet Potato Tangerine Cheesecake
As important as a moist turkey is on Thanksgiving, a good dessert is just as important. Traditionally we associate Thanksgivin...
Pomegranate Molasses Sweet Potatoes
It's November and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I love Thanksgiving it is the official start of the holiday season a...
Cheesy Polenta with Balsamic Onion and Bacon
I wanted to do a side that was a little different for Thanksgiving, after all we always have mashed potatoes. Polenta is a grea...
Kale Apple Salad with Fig Vinagrette
Thanksgiving is the most important Holiday meal of the year, and we all want it to be perfect. This meal can also be a very ...
Sweet Lime Lemon Gin Splash
After scouring the local farmer's market to get some inspiration for this week's recipes, I came across a vendor selling what ...
Figgy Bourbon Milkshake
As the seasons change so do our cocktails of choice. While Summer is a time for lighter fruit based cocktails, Fall is perfec...
Pumpkin Pancakes
Pumpkin Pancakes 1 cup flour 1 tbsp sugar 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 & 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup Just Jan's H...
Balsamic Onion Flat Bread
Even though Summer is over, Fall is still a great time of year for gatherings with friends and family. This is a great recipe ...
Just Jan's Flat Bread
Even though Summer is over, Fall is still a great time of year for gatherings with friends and family. This is a great recipe ...
Pumpkin Polenta and Mushroom Ragout
For me Fall is the colors of the changing leaves, it’s the crispness in the air, and flavors that seem to warm you from the i...
Bourbon French Toast with Brown Butter Nectarines in Bourbon Maple Syrup
We made this recipe in honor of National Bourbon Month. A fun way to start your day and finish the weekend! Bourbon French T...
Apricot Whiskey Sour from The Drink Blog
Usually Whiskey Sours come from a mix that is overly sweet and syrupy. This recipe takes the best ingredients, including Just...
Homemade Cream Fraiche
Homemade Creme Fraiche 1 Pint Heavy Cream 3 Tbsp. Buttermilk Simple put the cream in a clean jar, add buttermilk and let ...
Jam Straws
(Adapted from Oprah Magazine)Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees2 Sheets of Puff Pastry (thawed according to pkg. directions)1/2 c. ...
Blue Cheese Shortbread
An elegant, yet simple nibble with wine or cocktails. Blue Cheese Shortbread Preheat oven to 325 degrees. This recipes tak...
Apricot Pepper Quesadillas
Apricot Pepper Quesadillas Flour Tortillas 1 Tbsp. of Just Jan’s Apricot Pepper Spread Sliced onions Chopped Cilantro ...
Cheddar Herb Popovers with Apricot Spread
These warm little popovers lure you in with their aroma while baking then hook you with their flavors of herb, cheese and ...
Just Jan's Punchy Gin Martini
Just Jan’s Punchy Gin Martini Serves 1 1 1/2 oz Gin (we used Hendricks)2 tablespoons Just Jan’s Apricot Spread1 ounce Pa...
Buttermilk Biscuits
Buttermilk Biscuits (Dot’s Diner in Boulder, CO) 3 c. all purpose flour 2 Tbsp. sugar (To taste. You don’t have to use...
Cheese Danish
Get ready for Saturday morning and treat to your friends and family to this crispy gooey danish. Simply start with a sheet of ...
Walnut Jam Scones
Huckleberry’s Walnut Jam Scones recipe by Zoe Nathan (shared with Lottie + Doof) 1 3/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. all purpose flour 4...
Limey Bee's Knees
Limey Bees Knees Serves 1 2 shots Hendrick’s Gin1 1/2 shots Honey Simple Syrup (one part honey to one part water and heat o...
Mulled Wine
1 bottle of Zinfandel 1 1/2 cup of water 1/2 cup brandy 1/2 jar Just Jan’s Pomegranate Spread 1/2 jar Just Jan’s Tange...
"Breakfast" Martini
Breakfast Martini 1 1/2 oz Vodka (or Gin) Juice of 1/2 lemon Heaping Teaspoon of Just Jan’s Tangerine Marmalade Tbsp. simp...
Grilled Shrimp with Muscadine Grape Glaze
Grilled Shrimp with Muscadine Grape Glaze (Adapted from Andrew Zimmern’s Kitchen Adventures on Food and Wine) Grilled Shrim...
Mango Chipotle Wings
It’s that time of year. Lots and lots of football games, from college bowl games to the “Big One”, the Super Bowl. People ...
Rosemary Apricot Shortbread Cookies
Rosemary Apricot Shortbread Cookies 2 sticks of butter (room temperature) 3/4 c. sugar Zest of one lemon 1 egg 2 1/2 c. ...
Toffee topped Pumpkin Mousse with Pom-Raspberry Sauce
Pumpkin Mousse with Toffee Crunch and Pom-Raspberry Sauce (Recipe adapted from “She Paused for Thought” by Cathy Arkle) Ing...
Mason Jar Meyer Lemon Tart
Just Jan’s Meyer Lemon Tart Ingredients: 6 Tbsp. of softened butter 1/4 c. sugar 2 egg yolks 1 1/2 c. all purpose flour ...
Ricotta Mousse
Ricotta Mousse 2 c. good quality ricotta cheese (or make your own, easier than you think) 1/2 c. Just Jan’s Fruit Spread (w...
Creme Fraiche Key Lime Cheesecake
Creme Fraiche Cheesecake with Key Lime Curd (recipe inspired by The Broken Bread) Makes 12 single serving cheesecakes Cru...
Famous Chocolate Raspberry Cooler "Cake"
Famous Chocolate Raspberry Cake 1 1/2 c. cold heavy cream 1 1/2 Tbsp. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 c. Just...
Tangerine Marmalade Dark Chocolate Spoons
For a little something sweet and very decadent. Make these artistic Tangerine Marmalade Dark Chocolate Spoon “one bite” trea...
Coconut Mango Sticky Rice
Coconut Mango Sticky Rice 1 C Basmati 2 14oz. cans coconut milk (light or regular) 1 C. sugar 1 tsp vanilla pinch sa...
Just Jan's Lemon Drop
Just Jan’s Meyer Lemon Drop 2 parts vodka 2 Tbsp. Just Jan’s Meyer Lemon Curd Juice of half a lemon (to taste) Ice cubes ...
Tangerine Marmalade Margarita
Tangerine Marmalade Margarita 1 shot tequila1 Tbsp. Just Jan’s Tangerine Marmaladejuice of 1 limeiceShake *Strain into the ...
Muscadine Grape Jalapeno Martini
Muscadine Grape Jalapeno Martini 1 shot vodka1 heaping Tbsp. Just Jan’s Muscadine Grape SpreadJuice of 1/2 limeSimple syrup or...
Apricot Pepper Margarita
Apricot Pepper Margarita 1 shot Tequila 1 heaping Tbsp. of Just Jan’s Apricot Pepper Spread Juice of 1/2 to 1 lime lots o...
"When Figs Fly" Bourbon Cocktail
“When Figs Fly” (Inspired by Tasting Table) 1 Tbsp. Just Jan’s Kadota Fig Spread 1 Tbsp. Just Jan’s Tangerine Marmalade 1 ...