Comments on: Jam Session (in the Oven)

By: Anne B

Anne B — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:00:04 +0000

Thanks Julia, very helpful – I should be able to find them somewhere in Sydney; but I think I’ll take your advice and pop a few in the suitcase as well!

By: Julia @ Mélanger

Julia @ Mélanger — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:44:48 +0000

Anne B – I can’t speak for other parts of Australia (Sydney + Melbourne etc.) but here in Brisbane I couldn’t tell you a common outlet for these delicious jams. I have a deli right around the corner from me that always has a small range of Bonne Maman jams in stock. They cost about $7-8. I used to see the occasional Bonne Maman jam in Coles/Woolworths but from memory, they are long gone from from being a permanent stock item. In saying that, I still do see them in Coles now and again (tend to find more ‘international’ food in Coles over Woolworths) in the stores located in more high density, inner city locations – less suburban areas. So to be on the safe side, I’d bring a few favourites back with you until you can find a little deli/stockist back here!

By: Anne B

Anne B — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:43:43 +0000

Does anyone know if Bonne Maman jams are available in Australia? I am living in France at present and adore them but return to Aussie at the end of the year and wonder where I can buy them. Can’t find them on Coles and Woolworths on line shopping sites.

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Lonnie Hauptman — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:29:52 +0000

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By: Kerrin

Kerrin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:32:53 +0000

Jess, great idea. The jam color is certainly great for the holiday – and you can have lots of fun with fabrics and labels too. Feel free to experiment with other berries – they may set differently, so you’ll have to try it out and see. Using jam sugar may help the jam set more.

However, I’m hesitant to suggest using frozen berries, since they’ll be adding so much extra liquid. But hey, it’s worth a shot, right? Definitely use the jam sugar here. Maybe try a small batch to see. I may just do the same if it works!

By: Jess

Jess — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:41 +0000

I’m thinking that I may HAVE to make this and bottle it as christmas presents this year!

Just wondering if this works with frozen berries and berries other than raspberries? I’m in Australia too and I think frozen berries can sometimes be the cheaper option. Do you think using Jam setting sugar would make a difference?

thanks!

By: Kerrin

Kerrin — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:10:25 +0000

Julia, thanks !! I’m curious about French jam without sugar. Hmmm… what brands do you buy ? I love Bonne Maman (rhubarb & raspberry/apricot are my two faves), and they do have a line that has less sugar. But no sugar, pas du tout?!

And I will admit, it was hard to throw those raspberries in the oven. Raspberries are my favorite fruit, and I was so tempted to just eat them out of hand! And wooh – not cheap at all for you. I got my 250 grams for CHF 5, so that’s almost $6 for you. Savor each one !!

By: Julia @ Mélanger

Julia @ Mélanger — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:16:14 +0000

Hey, love this jam. Très beau! Did you see my note about the French jams that apparently don’t add any sugar? I only buy French jams here in Australia. This is an unusual recipe. I have had mixed success with Nigella so good to hear this worked for you. Rasbperries are not cheap here (about $10 about 150-200g) so don’t usually ‘risk’ them to an unknown recipe! Lovely.

By: Kerrin

Kerrin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:20:26 +0000

Uncle Beefy, yup, that easy!

Lilliy, me too, I used to watch Nigella when I lived in NYC and could catch it on TV. I really enjoyed it, and have her “How to be a Domestic Goddess” cookbook. Wish reruns aired here, but then again, they would be dubbed in Swiss German !!

I am flattered, thank you so much for choosing me for “the Lovely Blog Award” – I really appreciate it. I am so glad you are a fan of MyKugelhopf, and I hope your readers will enjoy discovering my blog as well. I’m looking forward to clicking on your other favorite blogs, always new discoveries to be made… Thank you again !!

By: Lilliy

Lilliy — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:27:04 +0000

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