Spreads

Use good butter, fresh crabmeat, and Meyer lemons and this simple spread will really sing. Can't find Meyer lemons? Substitute 2 Tbsp. juice and 1-2 tsp. zest from a regular lemon instead.

A great spread alternative to hummus (and a fixture with crudités or on sandwiches in the BA Test Kitchen). French green lentils work best here, but the most important ingredient of the recipe is top-quality extra-virgin olive oil.

This recipe calls for grated apple, a pectin-packed fruit, which naturally jells the strawberry jam and gives it a pleasant tartness.

Earl Grey tea gives these easy preserves a subtle floral note.

Preserve tomatoes by making this savory tomato jam recipe and enjoy summer all year long.

For this sardine spread recipe, you want oil-packed sardines (they have more flavor).