Guide · Selling from home
Can I sell jams & jellies from home in Pennsylvania?
Informational only — not legal advice.
Verify every requirement with the official agency cited below before producing or selling food.
Yes — jams & jellies is allowed under Pennsylvania cottage food law.
On Pennsylvania's allowed list
- Jams, jellies, preserves, and fruit butters (standard recipes; new or altered recipes need soluble-solids testing)
PDA Application Packet — Limited Food Establishments (Rev 10-2024), pp. 11–16 · Verified 2026-09-25
Status is derived from Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania cottage food page or see the Jams & Jellies category across states.