A question about homemade jams and jellies…?

When you make your own homemade jams and jellies, and do it properly, what is the shelf life? How long can you keep them without them spoiling?
I am thinking of making jams and jellies to give as gifts next Christmas using fruits from this coming spring and summer.

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