Blackberry Jelly

Refrigerate after opening. Unopened jelly can be stored in a cool, dark pantry for up to a year. Frozen jelly should be thawed in the refrigerator.

Use blackberry jelly as a glaze for pork or chicken.

Swirl into yogurt, oatmeal, or pancake batter for a fruity burst.

It's a classic pairing for toast, scones, and biscuits.

Cream cheese

Butter

Peanut butter

Shortbread cookies

Pound cake

Goat cheese

Overcooking homemade jelly, which can result in a tough, gummy texture.

Not properly sterilizing jars for canning, which can lead to spoilage.