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[theherd123]

OK I have given in!

 

I want to make jam but need a good jam pan.

 

Recommendations please!

 

Also what else will i need on the equipment side? (I have the jars already!)

[Couperwife]

I just used the biggest sauce pan that Ive got (its actually a pasta pan from TKMaxx )

 

I didnt use any other equipment, except a ladle/spoon to get it out of the pan into the jars

 

cathy

x

[Space Chick]

I have this pan....

 

http://www.jamjarshop.com/shop/product.asp?catid=35&pid=107

 

Its fabulous (was recommended by another Omleteer )

 

I reckon you also need a wooden spoon and a Jam Funnel.

[Chook n Boo Mum]

I agree definitely a jam funnel, it keeps the jars that bit cleaner as I am a mucky pup

 

I've got a jam/maslin pan on permanent loan from my mum , but also use my pressure cooker, a le Crueset casserole pan, a huge ex-Army pressure cooker..........basically any big pan would do with a thick bottom of course, it depends on the quantities you are making.

 

Good luck Emma,

 

Sha x

[Lesley]

I have this pan....

 

http://www.jamjarshop.com/shop/product.asp?catid=35&pid=107

 

Its fabulous (was recommended by another Omleteer )

 

I reckon you also need a wooden spoon and a Jam Funnel.

 

This looks the same as the Lakeland one which I have - and def. need a jam funnel!

[Cinnamon]

I got mine on eBay.

A jam funnel is a really wise investment, but I do have to hide mine from the Hubby who declares it perfect for filtering oil into his Amphibious car

[Saronne]

Funnels are a must . As for the pan, I just use a stock pot or the biggest saucepan I've got.

 

Saronne x

[Mrs Webmuppet]

I finally gave in and bought a proper jam pan - I got mine on ebay cost £21.98 incl P&P, the seller was Dennings diy. It arrived within 2 days of ordering. Much cheaper than lakelands.

[Ygerna]

I got my pan from ebay too.

 

Have to completely agree that the Funnel is the bit you need, any thick bottomed large pan will do to start with but a funnel is a must, IMO.

[theherd123]

Great - thanks everyone.

 

Im going to hunt on eBay & other websites tomorrow and will def. invest in a funnel

[theherd123]

BTW

 

Is it terrible if I make marmalade in a jam pan?!

[Couperwife]

never, its great to make marmalade in a jam pan

 

cathy

x

[hillfamily]

I would also say a Jam Thermometer is a helpful piece of equipment Wouldn't be without my one

 

Something like this one *clickety click*

[Barkisland]

My tip is for the 'extra long handled wooden spoon', for safe stirring. It regularly saves me from getting burnt.

Also agree that a jam funnel is essential - I recommend the SS one from jamjarshop, as it's DW safe. (I previously had a non stick one from Lakeland, but the coating came off in the DW and the underneath was aluminium).