Welcome to our cannery in the countryside of historic Lebanon, Ohio! Local farmers grow fabulous Ohio fruits, veggies, and honey for our cannery, and we combine these fresh local ingredients into mouthwatering jams. Our 1,000-sq. ft. cannery is certified by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Since 1995, Sonya has taught over 3,000 canning enthusiasts both Beginners and Masters Canning Classes. In addition, she is certified in Thermal Process Control by the FDA. Our Boot Camp Beginner's Canning Class has readied hundreds of canners from Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Illinois, Georgia, Tennessee, Michigan, and even Canada for dealing with their garden's surplus bounty! Our products are available from our website and through our shop in beautiful downtown Lebanon. Note that as of 7/31/26, The Jam and Jelly Lady shop will be combined with our gift shop, Oh Suzanna, located next door at 16 South Broadway, Lebanon
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May 19, 2026
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Latest Reviews
Chad Dresnick
The Jam & Jelly Lady has the best products that I have found locally. The quality is superior to any other product. I absolutely love all of the jams that Sonya makes, but Pear Honey is my favorite. Sometimes I lick the cinnamon stick (even though I shouldn't).
Stacy Egan
Ditto to Sheri's comments. Had a wonderful time learning the canning magic and can't wait to get my pressure cooker and start stocking up! Highly recommend this class to anyone interested in eating local year round!
Sheri Andersen
Just finished the all day Beginner's Canning class and I walked away with a ton of information! Learned about water bath and pressure canning techniqes, equipment, safety tips and even non canning food preservation.... [more]
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Canning Boot Camps are right around the corner!
- ( May 10, 2019 )It's my favorite time of the year, when our Summer Kitchen welcomes new canners who are excited about the prospect of filling their own jars with the beautiful colors of summer.
Our cannery, The Jam and Jelly Lady, was rated the Best Food Preservation class in the U.S., primarily... [more]
Nestled in the rolling hills of Lebanon, Ohio, our Summer Kitchen "bottles" the seasons! Local farmers provide most of our berries, veggies, and honey. We turn the raw produce into amazing jams, preserves, conserves, and chutneys. No pectin in our jams: just fresh fruit, cane sugar, and organic lemon juice. This unique soft jam is perfect for stirring into yogurt, pouring over cream cheese, or drizzling on cheesecake. Stop in our shop for a taste!
Contact Information
Sonya Staffan
(513) 932-8246
(513) 932-8246
Location:
20 South Broadway
Lebanon, OH 45036
20 South Broadway
Lebanon, OH 45036
Directions:
Located between Dayton and Cincinnati, a few minutes from either I-75 or I-71. Many free parking lots around our town, plus metered on-street parking.
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