Jam Maker Guide
Processes 1 fruit into 1 jar of Jam.
In Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town, the Jam Maker is the primary money-making station for Orcharding. Fruits generally have low raw shipping prices, but processing them into jam can nearly triple their shipping value.
Best strategy in 30 seconds
This is the “what to do” summary. Use the calculator for exact Profit/Day.
- EarlyOnce you unlock Orchard crops, Jam Maker becomes a top profit engine.
- MidProcess tree fruits + high-volume berries. They often jump 2×–3× in value.
- LateAt high star quality, fruit processing dominates—validate best picks in the calculator.
💡 Expert Tip: Always process your tree fruits (like Orange and Cherry) and strawberries here. The Jam Maker provides one of the highest profit-per-hour returns among all processing machines.
Crafting Recipe
- Solid Lumber x30
- Silver Ingot x10
- Sap x1
Most profitable crops for Jam Maker
Ranked by Profit/Day (PPD). Assumptions: 10★ crops over 28 days, processing enabled.
Why some numbers look “too high”: maker outputs can be 2×–3× raw value, and star quality amplifies the base sell price. If you have limited machines, capacity becomes the bottleneck—use the calculator to match your setup.
| # | Input crop | Output | PPD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherry
Yield: 1× · Grow: 15d | Cherry Jam Base sell: 948G | 886.12 G/day |
| 2 | Orange
Yield: 1× · Grow: 15d | Orange Marmalade Base sell: 663G | 609.69 G/day |
| 3 | Strawberry
Yield: 3× · Grow: 8d | Strawberry Jam Base sell: 375G | 213.08 G/day |
How this ranking is calculated
- Assumptions: 10★ crops over a 28-day window.
- We rank by Profit/Day (PPD): (total processed value − costs) ÷ window days.
- If your maker availability is limited (few machines), results can shift—use the calculator for your exact setup.
Tip: If you have limited machines, maker capacity can become the real bottleneck. Rankings assume you can process continuously.