Ygerna Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I dont have a preserving pan. Can I just use a BIG saucepan instead? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Yes, definitely . I used to use a big enamel stock pot to make jam in before I got myself a proper maslin pan. It works a treat. Make sure your pan is big though if you're making a large quantity of jam as it does bubble up quite ferociously and can boil over if your pan is too small. Happy jamming! You know you're on the slippery slope now, don't you . It's addictive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 OH is the jam-maker here. He always used a big saucepan until I bought him a preserving pan. He does find the preserving pan better as it seems to let the water boil off quicker and so gets a more reliable set. I think it is important not to have the pan too full as Kate said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I just use a big stock pot, this one at the front...I use it for everything more or less; jam, soups, casseroles, chutney, cordials, making wine must etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Sorry Ygerna, don't have a picture of my jelly pan, but it is the usual one with a handle on one side and a spout on the other. If you are thinking about making lots of jam/jelly/chutneys/soups etc in large quantities, it really does pay off. I have found my jams reach setting point quicker with my jam pan, something to do with the heavy bottom (not mine ) and even heat distribution far too technical for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 If I don't have my Mum's maslin pan to hand I use my big Le Creuset casserole pan or pressure cooker. I have two of the former; a domestic Prestige one and an ex-Army whopper which I almost need a broom handle to get to the bottom of ! The romantic gifts DH brings home for me..... Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I treated myself to a jam pan recently,after being bitten by 'the jam bug' I also have a jam thermometer & a jam funnel, which looks good but hasn't been tried out yet. The pan is really worth the investment - got mine on ebay for a pretty good price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 soon as I can afford it, I'm getting a jam pan because of the spout and I'm sure it will be easier to use. I want a jam funnel and a thermometer too but I'm okay for now, they're more 'nice to have' than 'need to have' at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I have one I got from Freecycle (was in perfect nick!) but it doesnt' have a spout. Having said that I think it would be so heavy and fiddly to pour from that a spout wouldn't help. I use a ladle to get it into my lovely jam funnell when my thermometer tells me I'm at setting point. And I started making jam in the breadmaker! Now I don't even make bread in that anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Well I used to use an enamel pan, then a large Ikea stock pot (like Poets) - but now I use one of these (my xmas prezzie from my parents). It's fab! http://www.lakeland.co.uk/tefal!REG-electric-jam-maker/F/keyword/jam/product/12613 Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I use a large pot a bit like Poets, would love a proper pan though. I do however have a proper jam funnel, given to me last Christmas by one of my Aunts. It does make life a lot easier when im potting up, i use an old ladle and the funnel and don't get sticky messy jars anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 Well I used to use an enamel pan, then a large Ikea stock pot (like Poets) - but now I use one of these (my xmas prezzie from my parents). It's fab!http://www.lakeland.co.uk/tefal!REG-electric-jam-maker/F/keyword/jam/product/12613 Emma.x Funnily enough I saw this today in the Lakeland brochure they sent me. Is it really any good? Worth the money? I would be interested to here your and others opinion of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I use a large stock pot too. I don't have enough room in my kitchen for as jam pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I find the jam funnel incredibly useful ! if I was going to get one thing to make jam-making easier this is the thing ! It just makes it so easy to get the jam safety in the jar without making everything around sticky as well. My preserving pan doesn't have a spout so I can't pour easily but to be honest I'd rather use a ladle (which may be why I used to make a mess before getting the jam funnel). I think one of the key things abount a preserving pan aside from the heavy base is it doesn't have a lid usually so when you're using a regular large pan don't be tempted to put a lid on your jam pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 The electric jam maker is really good! T|he booklet that comes with it needs a good reading of before you begin & I also downloaded the full english version from the Lakeland website. Basically I use 1kg fruit, 1kg jam sugar & 200ml of water. Put the fruit & water in on Programme 4 (quick programme) until up to boil. I program for 20 minutes. It has a built in sensor to stop it over boiling. When it beeps add sugar, it then counts down to zero. All the time it heats & stirs for you. Put jam in jars & seal. Easy! Afterwards, I fill it 3 quarters full of cold water & a little squirt of washing up liquid - then program it to auto clean. It is brilliant! Pour away the dirty water from the jam pan and give a quick wipe with damp cloth & its as good as new! Very clever & great for people who can't stand for long or stir continuously. I've made cherry jam (yummy) & tonight I made plum jam. I got 4 jars from the cherries & 4 normal jars & 2 small from the plums. You can also make rice pudding in it & some onion spread thing. I do recommend it! It seems a lot of money, but jam pans & equipment would soon mount up to that amount! You don't need a thermometor with this either. It comes with a cute ladle, 3 jars with lids & a strainer / sieve bowl especially for making jellies! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 Thanks Emma, I will add that to my wish list for my Birthday, which is not until August but is perfect timing for the Autumn fruit season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
