Fresh Strawberry Syrup

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There’s nothing like a made-from-scratch fruit syrup, and this juicy strawberry nectar is a showstopper. Made with nothing but berries and sugar and strained until glossy, the luscious liquid is perfect poured over ice cream or trickled down a stack of waffles. Add this recipe to your collection of sweet treats now.

Homemade Hot Pepper Jelly with Spicy Jalapenos

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When you can’t decide between sweet or spicy, treat your tongue to a hit of both. This sugary hot pepper jelly is a sticky, satisfying condiment that marries mild bell peppers and fiery jalapenos. Whether you glaze a pork roast or drape it over a cream cheese-covered cracker, everybody wins. Read on for the recipe.

The Best Cranberry Sauce, Made from Scratch

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Can the canned stuff that gets nudged to the side of the plate on Thanksgiving, and daringly dollop this homemade cranberry sauce front and center instead. Simmered until they burst, the tart orbs are perfumed with orange zest, honey, and vanilla for a vibrant sauce everyone will love. Read on for the full recipe.

Homemade Peach Jam

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This vibrant peach jam is not only delicious, it’s a jack-of-all-trades. For breakfast, smear it onto a flaky croissant. When lunchtime rolls around, nestle it between sourdough and sharp cheddar for a sweet and savory grilled cheese you’ll never forget. Keep reading to get the full recipe for this fresh fruit spread.

Thyme Pine Nut Butter

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When you want to change up your condiment game, set your sights on this savory sauce. Toasted pine nuts perfume the base, and the intensely nutty aroma is balanced by bright, lemony thyme. Throw in a few glugs of fruity olive oil and a dash of salt and you’ve got one zesty spread. Get the recipe now.

You’ll Want to Lick This Coconut Sugar Lemon Curd Right Off the Spoon

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Coconut sugar lemon curd gives you the tart taste you crave with an added twist that makes it stand out from the traditional version. The touch of added caramel flavor means you’ll want to take spoonful after spoonful of this spread. Slather it on scones or muffins, or sandwich it between cookies. Get the recipe now.

Homemade Tartar Sauce

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The next time you need a dynamite dunker for fried fish, saucy shrimp, or pan-seared crab cakes, skip the store-bought condiments. This homemade tartar sauce is swimming with zesty lemon, briny capers, tart pickles, fragrant dill, and oniony shallots. Get the recipe for this delicious dip now. Read more.

Make Homemade Creamy Honey Balsamic Dressing in 5 Minutes or Less

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Skip going to the store and make your very own creamy honey balsamic salad dressing at home in just five minutes. With balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic, thyme, and a bright hit of lemon, this salad topper is flavorful and memorable. You can use it on your favorite leafy greens any time of year. Get the recipe.

Lemon and Tarragon Pesto Dressing

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If you’re a fan of garlicky green pesto, you’re going to fall in love with this vibrant blend. It’s salad’s perfect companion. Nutty almonds, bittersweet tarragon, lemon, and sharp Pecorino come together to create an herbaceous dressing you’ll want to drizzle all over everything. Get the recipe now.

Classic Mornay Sauce: Add Cheese for an Elevated Bechamel

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What’s even better than a classic French bechamel? When you add cheese to it and make a creamy mornay sauce instead. Super simple with a smooth, velvety texture, it’s perfect for a plethora of different serving ideas from pasta to seafood, and can even be used in baking. Learn to make this staple recipe now.

Golden Tomato Sauce

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When your meals are getting mundane and marinara seems repetitious, up your game with this golden tomato sauce. A sweet medley of fresh yellow summer tomatoes and fragrant lemon basil, this divine sauce is as bright and refreshing as it is simple. Grab your garlic, and read more to get the recipe now.

Homemade “Nutella” Chocolate Hazelnut Spread: A Simple Pleasure

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The next time you’re craving that perfect pick-me-up that’s slightly sweet, a touch bitter, and loaded with toasty flavor, spread this homemade “Nutella” all over your life. With a delicate balance of chocolate, vanilla, and hazelnut, there’s nothing that doesn’t complement this condiment. Keep reading for the recipe.