Cottage Food Law /US
A structured reference to state cottage food rules

Guide · Selling from home

Can I sell jams & jellies from home in New York?

Informational only — not legal advice. Verify every requirement with the official agency cited below before producing or selling food.

Yes, with limits — New York allows some jams & jellies but prohibits others.

On New York's allowed list

  • Fruit jams, jellies, and marmalades made with high-acid fruits

NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing (Approved Home Processed Foods) · Verified 2026-09-15

On New York's prohibited list

  • Pepper, wine, vegetable, or flower jellies; chutneys; fruit or simple syrups

NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing (Prohibited Foods) · Verified 2026-09-15

Status is derived from New York's official allowed and prohibited foods lists. Even when a food is allowed, you still must meet that state's permit, labeling, and sales-channel rules.

Read the full New York cottage food page or see the Jams & Jellies category across states.