Recipes

Delicious ideas featuring Just Jan’s spreads, curds, and butters.

Cherry Handpies

Cherry Handpies

Can't stop, won't stop using JJ Cherry Spread in recipes.... the creative possibilities are endless - really! Here's a delicio...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Breakfast and Brunch Dessert
Apricot Pepper Tartlets

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...

30 min 8 servings Medium
Appetizers Breakfast and Brunch
Fig and Onion tartlets

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...

30 min 8 servings Medium
Appetizers Breakfast and Brunch cheese
Viennese Cookies with Marmalade

Viennese Cookies with Marmalade

Viennese Cookies with marmalade (adapted from Beverly Stirrat British Columbia) Ingredients: 1 stick + 2 Tbsp unsalted butte...

45 min 8 servings Medium
cookies Dessert Desserts
Just Jan's "Chex" Mix

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...

30 min 8 servings Medium
Appetizers
Pumpkin Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

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...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Dessert
"Carrot Cake" Cookies

"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...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Dessert
Meyer Lemon Sheet Cake

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...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Dessert Desserts
Pineapple Cheesecake

Pineapple Cheesecake

Gingersnaps, pineapple curd, and cream cheese combine for this tropical take on cheesecake.  Ingredients:4-6 Tbsp unsalted but...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Dessert Desserts
Pineapple Sorbet

Pineapple Sorbet

A creamy, delicious, easy to make dessert! Ingredients:2 cups frozen pineapple1⁄4 cup water1 Tbsp lemon juice1⁄2 cup Just Jan’...

30 min 8 servings Medium
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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

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...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Breakfast and Brunch Desserts strawberry
Raspberry Blueberry Bars

Raspberry Blueberry Bars

A quick and easy fresh bar. The buttery crust and topping make for a delicious treat.

45 min 8 servings Medium
Breakfast and Brunch Desserts raspberry
Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies

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 ...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Desserts
Carrot Cake Cupcakes

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...

45 min 8 servings Medium
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Chocolate Dipped Coconut Balls

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...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Desserts
Jan's Arugula Pesto

Jan's Arugula Pesto

When I need to make something tasty and fast, whipping up a quick pesto is one of my favorite options.

15 min 8 servings Easy
Condiments pesto
No Bake Meyer Lemon Cheesecake

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...

30 min 8 servings Medium
Desserts
Sriracha Empanadas

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...

30 min 8 servings Medium
Appetizers
Pumpkin Doodles

Pumpkin Doodles

The leaves are starting to change! The season of fall has officially fallen on us, which guarantees one thing... pumpkin spice...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Desserts
Balsamic Onion herb dip

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...

30 min 8 servings Medium
Appetizers
Earl Grey Lemon Swirl Cake

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...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Desserts
Just Jan's Cocktail Turkey Meatballs

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...

30 min 8 servings Medium
Appetizers
Just Jan's Original Tangerine Sriracha Wings

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...

30 min 8 servings Medium
Appetizers Entrees
Sweet Potato Tangerine Cheesecake

Sweet Potato Tangerine Cheesecake

As important as a moist turkey is on Thanksgiving, a good dessert is just as important.  Traditionally we associate Thanksgivin...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Desserts
Balsamic Onion Flat Bread

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 ...

30 min 8 servings Medium
Appetizers
Just Jan's Flat Bread

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 ...

30 min 8 servings Medium
Appetizers
Homemade Cream Fraiche

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 ...

15 min 8 servings Easy
Condiments
Jam Straws

Jam Straws

(Adapted from Oprah Magazine)Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees2 Sheets of Puff Pastry (thawed according to pkg. directions)1/2 c. ...

30 min 8 servings Medium
Appetizers
Blue Cheese Shortbread

Blue Cheese Shortbread

An elegant, yet simple nibble with wine or cocktails. Blue Cheese Shortbread Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  This recipes tak...

30 min 8 servings Medium
Appetizers
Apricot Pepper Quesadillas

Apricot Pepper Quesadillas

  Apricot Pepper Quesadillas Flour Tortillas 1 Tbsp. of Just Jan’s Apricot Pepper Spread Sliced onions Chopped Cilantro ...

30 min 8 servings Medium
Appetizers
Cheddar Herb Popovers with Apricot Spread

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 ...

30 min 8 servings Medium
Appetizers
Mango Chipotle Wings

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 ...

30 min 8 servings Medium
Appetizers
Rosemary Apricot Shortbread Cookies

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. ...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Desserts
Toffee topped Pumpkin Mousse with Pom-Raspberry Sauce

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...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Desserts
Mason Jar Meyer Lemon Tart

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 ...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Desserts
Ricotta Mousse

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...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Desserts
Creme Fraiche Key Lime Cheesecake

Creme Fraiche Key Lime Cheesecake

Creme Fraiche Cheesecake with Key Lime Curd (recipe inspired by The Broken Bread) Makes 12 single serving cheesecakes Cru...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Desserts
Famous Chocolate Raspberry Cooler "Cake"

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...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Desserts
Tangerine Marmalade Dark Chocolate Spoons

Tangerine Marmalade Dark Chocolate Spoons

For a little something sweet and very decadent.  Make these artistic Tangerine Marmalade Dark Chocolate Spoon “one bite” trea...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Desserts
Coconut Mango Sticky Rice

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...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Desserts
Raspberry Chocolate Truffles

Raspberry Chocolate Truffles

Raspberry Chocolate Truffles Ingredients: 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips or bar broken in pieces 1/2 c. heavy cream 2 T...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Desserts
Helen's Chocolate Buttermilk Cake

Helen's Chocolate Buttermilk Cake

Helen’s Chocolate Buttermilk Cake (adapted from I Had a Delicious Time) 1 3/4 c. granulated sugar1/2 c. cocoa2 c. flour (I ...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Desserts
Just Jan's Signature Meyer Lemon Bars

Just Jan's Signature Meyer Lemon Bars

Just Jan’s Signature Meyer Lemon Bars Crust: 1/4 lb unsalted butter room temp. 1/4 c. golden brown sugar semi-firmly packed 1 ...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Desserts
Meyer Lemon Raspberry Tart

Meyer Lemon Raspberry Tart

Meyer Lemon Raspberry Tart 1 sheet puff pastry (Dufour best) thawed still a bit cold 4 oz cream cheese softened 4 oz creme fra...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Desserts
Just Jan's Oat Bars

Just Jan's Oat Bars

Just Jan’s Oatmeal Bars Preheat oven to 350 degrees  Butter a 9×13 baking dish. 2 sticks unsalted butter 1 1/2 c. flour 1 c. ...

45 min 8 servings Medium
Desserts
Tangerine Thyme Compound Butter

Tangerine Thyme Compound Butter

  Whip softened unsalted butter until fluffy.  Combine softened butter together with desired ingredients until well combined...

15 min 8 servings Easy
Condiments
Balsamic Onion Blue Cheese Quesadilla

Balsamic Onion Blue Cheese Quesadilla

  This three ingredient appetizer is easy to make and so delicious.  When friends drop in, just take a jar of Just Jan’s B...

30 min 8 servings Medium
Appetizers
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites with Apricot Pepper Dipping Sauce from Lovely Little Kitchen

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites with Apricot Pepper Dipping Sauce from Lovely Little Kitchen

  Lovely Little Kitchen knows that bacon makes everything better. She wrapped chicken with bacon and used our Apricot Pepper ...

30 min 8 servings Medium
Appetizers
Cheese Pastries by Garlic My Soul

Cheese Pastries by Garlic My Soul

    Garlic My Soul made a sweet version of a Spanakopita. The flaky phyllo totally complements the gooeyness of the cheesey...

30 min 8 servings Medium
Appetizers Breakfast and Brunch
How to make a perfect cheese board

How to make a perfect cheese board

Jan wrote this article for Club W. In it she gives step by step guidance for putting together your perfect cheese board.   H...

30 min 8 servings Medium
Appetizers

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