{"id":3356,"date":"2016-07-28T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-28T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=3356"},"modified":"2025-10-01T10:37:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T14:37:03","slug":"modern-ways-to-use-jelly-cabinet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/modern-ways-to-use-jelly-cabinet\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern Ways to Use a Jelly Cabinet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Even though jelly is most often kept in the refrigerator these days, the jelly cabinet remains a favorite\u00a0furnishing. One look at an Amish jelly cabinet and the reasons are clear. \u00a0It’s both beautiful and useful for storage, even without the jelly.<\/p>\n

The First Jelly Cabinets<\/h2>\n

The creation of the jelly cabinet grew out of need. During the 19th<\/sup> century, as pioneers perfected the practice of stewing fruit to create jams and preserves, they produced large quantities that needed to be stored.\u00a0 Since jelly or jam could be kept\u00a0at room temperature after being properly\u00a0boiled, it could be stored\u00a0to provide for families through the long winter months. Enter the jelly cabinet.<\/p>\n

The first jelly cabinets had two doors with storage shelves inside and two drawers above. They were often made of pine.<\/a> They were generally kept in the kitchen to store delicious home-made preserves, and to keep mice and other pests out. There were many variations of the jelly cabinet, also called a jelly cupboard, with the combination of drawers and cabinets varying to meet specific storage needs.<\/p>\n

Modern Ways to Use a Jelly Cabinet<\/h2>\n

The invention of the refrigerator did not bump the jelly cabinet to the back seat. The clean lines, simple design, and compact size make the jelly cabinet both practical and visually appealing.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re thinking beyond the jelly for some creative storage uses\u00a0for your gorgeous jelly cabinet.<\/p>\n

A Coffee Center<\/h3>\n

Maybe jelly isn\u2019t one of your daily staples, but coffee is.\u00a0 We suggest storing your favorite flavors and mugs, as well as sugar and teas, on the shelves of the Amish Rustic Hickory 2-Door Jelly Cupboard Cabinet<\/a>. Keep your jelly cabinet in the kitchen or pantry for quick access to your delicious coffees.<\/p>\n

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A Bathroom Essentials Center<\/h3>\n

The antique look of the jelly cabinet makes it just the right spot to keep your delicate bath soaps, scented candles, or extra-special guest towels and linens.\u00a0 Choosing a glass door will allow a peek at the decorative contents.\u00a0 The Amish Modesto One Door Jelly Cabinet<\/a> is sweet enough for your soothing d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n

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A Fine China & Silverware Center<\/h3>\n

Your mother\u2019s china. The engraved cake server from your wedding.\u00a0 A delicate tea cup collection. Tucked away on the top shelves of the kitchen leaves them out of reach and hard to admire. House them in an Amish Shaker Jelly Cupboard<\/a> in your dining room so you can enjoy them more often.<\/p>\n

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A Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice Center<\/h3>\n

Amish jelly cabinets often display rural or pastoral designs on copper or tin door panels, adding rustic<\/a> charm. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of your kitchen as you bake your favorites with a jelly cabinet to hold your spices and baking supplies nearby.<\/p>\n

A Party Supply Center<\/h3>\n

Where is the best place to keep party decorations?\u00a0 A plastic storage box under your bed? A cabinet in the basement?\u00a0 Take one lovely Honey Brook Small Jelly Cupboard<\/a>, place it in your hallway, and voila — you\u2019ve got a storage cabinet as pretty as the decorations inside!<\/p>\n

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A Hobby Organization Center<\/h3>\n

Whether you have taken up a new hobby or need more storage for an old one, a jelly cabinet makes a great place to store and keep organized all of the tools you need to enjoy your favorite diversion. If you love to garden or sew, imagine how lovely your watering can and trowel or spools of colorful thread and neatly folded fabrics will look set alongside the natural, knotty pine finish of the Honey Brook Jelly Cupboard<\/a>.
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Whether you choose to place a jelly cabinet\u00a0in your kitchen, dining room<\/a>, hallway, or guest room, it exudes warmth and welcome that never goes out of style.<\/p>\n

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