Recipes
Delicious ideas featuring Just Jan’s spreads, curds, and butters.
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Sweet Mango Tango
Sweet Mango Tango 1 1/2 oz vodka Generous Tbsp. of Just Jan’s Mango Spread 1 oz simple syrup juice of one lime (I used 1/...
Raspberry Mojito
Raspberry Mojito Recipe for one tall glass 10-12 fresh mint leaves 1 to 2 Tbsp. Just Jan’s Seedless Raspberry Spread 2 Tb...
Apricot Rosemary Gin Cocktail
Apricot Rosemary Gin Cocktail 2 oz. gin 2 oz. rosemary lemon simple syrup (steep fresh rosemary and lemon peel in the syrup...
Pomegranate Lemonade Spritzer
Pomegranate Lemonade Spritzer 1 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice (5 to 6 lemons) 1/2 c. simple syrup 1/4 c. Just Jan’s Pome...
Just Jan's Sangria
Just Jan’s Sangria 1 bottle fruity red wine 4 oz. vodka (or brandy) 1/4 c. Just Jan’s Seedless Raspberry Spread 1/4 c. J...
Tangerine Basil Cocktail
Tangerine Basil Cocktail 4 to 5 basil leaves (you could use mint, cilantro or even thyme) 1 Tbsp. Just Jan’s Tangerine Mar...
Organic Strawberry Rhubarb Collins
Strawberry Rhubarb Collins 2 oz. vodka or gin 1 oz. *rhubarb simple syrup 1 Tbsp. Just Jan’s Organic Strawberry Spread ju...
Strawberry Basil Gin & Tonic
Want to change it up a bit with a touch of a savory taste. The sweet/sour ratio is just right and adds that special somethin...
Strawberry Gin & Tonic
A gin and tonic, the quintessential summertime drink. Let’s give it a frosty new twist with Just Jan’ Organic Strawberry Spr...
Mango Lime Coconut Frozen Daiquiri
Creamy and icy smooth, this daiquiri blends both Just Jan’s Mango Spread and Key Lime Curd together to make a tropical cockta...
Just Jan's Holiday Stuffing
Tasty Holiday Stuffing 1 large load French bread torn or cut into 1″ pieces (you can also use cornbread and French bread ...
Pomegranate Port Brussels Sprouts
Pomegranate Port Brussels Sprouts 1/2 cup Port wine 2 Tbsp Olive oil 2 Tbsp Canola oil 1/2 jar Just Jan’s Pomegranate Spr...
Jelly Filled Rolls from Jo Cooks
How do you make homemade rolls even better? Just add fruit spread! Jo added Just Jan’s Mango Chipotle Savory Spread to create...
Just Jan's Fig Vinaigrette
Just Jan’s Kadota Fig Spread Vinaigrette A classic vinaigrette has a ratio of one part vinegar (or other acid like lemon ...
Just Jan's Savory Green Beans
Just Jan's Savory Green Beans Serves 4 1 lb Green beans, cleaned and ends trimmed6 strips Bacon chopped into 1/2″ pieces (o...
Sweet Potato Gratin
Serves 8-10 4 sweet potatoes sliced ¼” thick 2 cups of sharp cheddar ½ cup of Gruyere cheese 1 jar of Just Jan’s Balsa...
Cauliflower Quinoa Mash
Serves 4 1 cup Half and half 1 cup milk (we used 1%) 1 cup Quinoa 1/2 Large cauliflower, remove stem and cut head into sm...
Beefy Asian Noodle Salad
Salad Ingredients: 1 1/2 – 2 lb Flank Steak 1 12oz Package flat rice noodles (prepared to instructions) 1/2 head chopped Rom...
Rosemary Ham & Cheese Panini
In this crispy sandwich we used a ciabatta roll toasted in a cast iron skillet with a heavy pan placed on top to give the pa...
Jammin' BLT
Summer evening meals using the fresh garden ingredients are the best. The ease of the classic bacon lettuce and tomato sandwic...
Just Jan’s I Can’t Believe It’s Not Pork Sandwiches
This is an easy way to make pulled barbeque style chicken that people will swear is pork. Ingredients: 1 Whole Chicken, cooke...
Tangerine Thyme Compound Butter
Whip softened unsalted butter until fluffy. Combine softened butter together with desired ingredients until well combined...
Matzo Brei
Matzo brei is a classic Passover dish made with matzos and eggs. It’s usually eaten for breakfast, but there are many var...