Honey, Jams & Sweet Spreads

Choose liquid honey, creamed honey or honeycomb

Think about how you like to serve honey. A pourable honey is convenient for stirring into tea, drizzling over oatmeal or whisking into a dressing. Creamed honey has a spreadable texture that makes it easy to portion onto toast and biscuits. Honeycomb offers a different presentation for a serving board; both the honey and beeswax comb are edible.

Compare plain creamed raw honey, raw sage honey and raw sage honeycomb to find the format you will enjoy using. These are different products, so check the selected size and included contents before ordering.

Match the flavor to your favorite foods

Plain honey lets the honey's own flavor take the lead. Floral, vanilla and citrus infusions offer another direction for breakfast and baking, while hot honey adds a sweet-and-spicy finish to savory foods. For a floral option, explore lavender-infused honey. For pizza night, compare the hot honey drizzler with the other spicy honey options in the collection.

Orange blossom honey and orange-infused honey describe different things: one names a nectar source, while the other describes an added flavor. Read the actual ingredient statement rather than choosing by the flavor name alone. Heat levels also differ between recipes; start with a small serving and adjust to taste.

Find the right jam or fruit spread

Honey, jam, jelly and preserves bring different textures to the table. Jam generally contains crushed or chopped fruit, jelly has a smoother texture made from fruit juice, and preserves often retain larger pieces of fruit. Fruit butters offer a smooth, concentrated fruit spread. The exact recipe determines sweetness, texture and ingredients.

Use our honey, jam, jelly and preserves comparison guide when deciding what to serve with toast, pastries or a cheese board. Choose a familiar fruit for an everyday breakfast, or contrast a sweet spread with a savory accompaniment when entertaining.

Compare ingredients, origin and package quantity

For American honey, look for information identifying where the honey was harvested. For a flavored blend or fruit spread, review the product-specific production and ingredient details. A brand's address and the word “raw” do not identify the honey's harvest location. Organic, raw, unfiltered and small-batch descriptions are separate claims; use them only when the particular listing supports them.

Compare net weight, stated volume, jar count and selected variants carefully. Fluid ounces measure volume; ounces used for net weight measure something different. A single jar, a multipack and a gift assortment may serve different needs. For more about reading honey product labels, see the FDA's honey labeling guidance.

Build a breakfast pairing or thoughtful food gift

Pair a honey or fruit spread with breads and bread mixes for a breakfast-themed gift, or choose two contrasting flavors for someone who enjoys trying new pantry ingredients. Match the quantity to the recipient's household and how often they will use it. A compact jar can suit a tasting gift; a larger container can be useful for regular cooking and sweetening.

Check each listing for ingredients, included accessories and gift packaging. Serving dishes, dippers and other foods shown in a photograph are included only when the listing says so. For an occasion with a fixed date, review item-specific shipping information before ordering.

Follow the storage directions for the exact product

Keep containers securely closed and use clean, dry utensils. Follow the label's storage and after-opening instructions, particularly for infused honey and fruit spreads, whose recipes may require different handling. Crystals can form naturally in honey; creamed honey uses controlled crystallization to create its fine, spreadable texture. Learn more about honey formats and storage from Purdue Extension's honey guide.

What is the difference between raw honey and creamed honey?

Raw describes how a honey is processed, while creamed describes its texture. Creamed honey is made by controlling crystallization to produce fine crystals and a smooth spread. A creamed honey can also be labeled raw when the maker supports that processing claim. Check the particular product for both details.

Does creamed honey contain cream or dairy?

The name refers to the honey's creamy texture rather than a required dairy ingredient. Plain creamed honey can contain only honey, while flavored versions have their own recipes. Read the complete ingredient and allergen information for the exact jar before choosing it for a dietary need.

Which honey works well for toast, tea or pizza?

Creamed honey is convenient for spreading on toast. Liquid honey is easy to stir into tea or drizzle over breakfast. Hot honey adds sweetness and heat to pizza and other savory dishes. Choose a flavor and heat description you enjoy, then begin with a small amount.

Where can I find jams and fruit butters?

The products shown here focus on honey. Follow the jam and fruit-butter collection links in the Overview for fruit spreads, then compare the fruit, texture, ingredients and package quantity. Our comparison guide in the Buying Guide explains how jam, jelly and preserves differ.

How should I choose a jar size?

Start with how often you will use it. A smaller jar suits a first taste or a modest gift; a larger size can suit a household that uses honey regularly. Compare the declared net quantity for the selected option, and check whether the listing is for one container or several.