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Old 03-05-2011, 22:15
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Old 04-05-2011, 06:33
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The one with most blackcurrants in?
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Old 04-05-2011, 09:37
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Mine! (but actually I make blackcurrant jelly rather than jam)

But when the homemade stuff runs out, my husband (I don't eat it) likes the Bon Maman brand the best.
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Old 04-05-2011, 11:50
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I make my own. Nothing can beat that.
Close comes the blackcurrant jam from Aldi Nord.
Don't know if Aldi Süd (UK) carries it.
Bon Maman is also good, but far more expensive.
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Old 04-05-2011, 14:07
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Strawberry jam
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Old 04-05-2011, 15:27
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I really liked the Hartley one..........called something like Hartley's Best

It was delicious and was also on special offer so having tried it I went back and bought some of the Strawberry and the Raspberry from the same range but they were useless......

The Blackcurrent was great though...........full of fruit

I aways end up chucking jam away though 'cos i don't eat it often enough and I stick it in the fridge and forget about it then open it a few weeks later and it always smells funny so i chuck it...............
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Old 04-05-2011, 15:31
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I personally love Hartley's Jams. They don't have that sugary preservative taste you get with some other jams.

EDIT: I've just seen your post, Swingaleg. You can't beat Hartley's Blackcurrant jam and peanut butter sandwiches
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Old 04-05-2011, 15:39
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Hartleys
Bonne Maman
Duerr's.
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Old 04-05-2011, 15:47
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Thanks for all of your suggestions - I would make my own if time allowed (and if I had the blackcurrants!) but I think I'll give Hartleys a go first.
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Old 04-05-2011, 16:00
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I really liked the Hartley one..........called something like Hartley's Best

It was delicious and was also on special offer so having tried it I went back and bought some of the Strawberry and the Raspberry from the same range but they were useless......

The Blackcurrent was great though...........full of fruit

I aways end up chucking jam away though 'cos i don't eat it often enough and I stick it in the fridge and forget about it then open it a few weeks later and it always smells funny so i chuck it...............
Inever put jam in the fridge. Should I?

Rarely eat it also always end up making a jam tart or something puddingy with it
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Old 04-05-2011, 17:31
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I really liked the Hartley one..........called something like Hartley's Best

It was delicious and was also on special offer so having tried it I went back and bought some of the Strawberry and the Raspberry from the same range but they were useless......

The Blackcurrent was great though...........full of fruit

I aways end up chucking jam away though 'cos i don't eat it often enough and I stick it in the fridge and forget about it then open it a few weeks later and it always smells funny so i chuck it...............
Just had the strawberry jam was very lush!
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Old 04-05-2011, 21:09
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Homemade!!
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Old 04-05-2011, 23:06
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possibly bonne maman

I always look for the highest fruit content in the ingredients, when buying Jam/Marmalade

worth paying extra.
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Old 04-05-2011, 23:07
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Inever put jam in the fridge. Should I?

Rarely eat it also always end up making a jam tart or something puddingy with it
Helps keeps the mould away.
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Old 04-05-2011, 23:13
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Give bramble jelly a try, de-lish-ous!!!
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Old 05-05-2011, 07:33
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Aldi's blackcurrant conserve is absolutely the best we've had in our house, and we are all blackcurrant jam fans.

On a banana sandwich it can't be beaten.


I actually make a special journey to Aldi for the jam and marmalade and buy at least 3 jars of each at a time as I rarely go there.
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Old 05-05-2011, 20:05
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M & S Blackcurrant Conserve £1.49. Packed with blackcurrants and not too sweet.
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