Making jam from scratch (6)
I believe the answer is:
scrape
This could be a double definition.
'making jam' is the first definition.
'scrape' can be an answer for 'jam' (both can mean a difficult situation). I'm not certain of the 'making' bit.
'scratch' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
'from' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for scrape that I've seen before include "Rub; (bow and) be humble" , "Scratch the surface in a predicament" , "Abrade in capers" , "Difficult predicament" , "Informally, an awkward situation due to rashness" .)