STRAWBERRY JAM Comparison from EXPENSIVE to CHEAP

[@davidstephenson9251]

I absolutely love the most expensive one and it’s just as good in all the other fruit flavours they do. It’s a perfect example of a brand where paying top dollar is worth it. I have enjoyed Harley’s too, but the French one knows spots off any other brands.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@lesleyfarrington4809]

The Sainsbury's conserve and the Coop equivalent is good. Ordinary jam is like eating straight sugar. The Sainsbury's one is £2. Do not much more than the highest priced jam. Aldi conserve is nice too. That is £1.25. Suspect this would have won if tried.

[@lisastenson]

@@lesleyfarrington4809 yeah totally agree the Aldi conserve is very nice .

[@dees3179]

It always used to be possible to get it on offer regularly. That’s the thing I’m missing the most, nothing decent is ever on offer any more!

[@paul36uk]

Its the best jam ever, the only one i buy

The key ingredient to avoid is what the yanks call high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) but in Europe is called glucose-fructose syrup (GFS). The Bonne Maman stuff has none in it and 47g of fruit. Hartleys has more fruit than syrup, with Tesco brand the GFS is the main ingredient. Grandessa has slightly more fruit than GFS, then the Stockwell and ASDA are basically GFS with fruit flavouring.

[@kat7777]

Make yer own healthy version by simmering down berries and adding xylitol or Erythritol and a smidge of xanthan gum...... Superb and no insulin rising

[@andyharpist2938]

anything with GFS is to be avoided. False sugar taste..and actively bad for you.

[@kat7777]

@@davidgomm6043 I know but xanthan gum in low carb/keto cooking can be used in all sorts of things.... It's good stuff

[@kat7777]

@@davidgomm6043 I don't buy processed foods..... I eat low carb and everything from scratch like everyone else should. As the saying goes for unhealthy ppl, Sh1t in, then Sh1t out... You reap what you sow

[@jamesmiller393]

Great point. I noticed that the French one has about a third more fruit than the cheap ones.

[@sarahstrong7174]

I buy Bonne Mamon occasionally as a special treat. A little something to look forward to. If you need a small gift to give someone, choose their favourite flavour, wrap it decoratively, put a ribbon round it & put it in a brown paper bag with a rose or a candle or both.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Sounds great!

[@toni5431]

Something you didn't point out was the fruit content. The French one had a much higher fruit content 47 than the rest. Hartleys and the other ones were all around 35-37. More fruit = more taste :). Stute diabetic Jam is pretty decent and has high fruit content too.

[@ruthadams2413]

If you look at the ingredient you will see that the nicer ones had strawberries as the first ingredient. The other ones the first ingredient is fructose/glucose

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Ruth

[@piprod01]

I know you don't have a Lidl nearby but the Maribel Strawberry Conserve from Lidl is very good imo. £1.45 for 450g. 50% strawberry. I've never had Bonne Maman but the Lidl version is meant ot be closer to than than the cheaper ones. There tends to be large chunks of strawberry in it which I definitly prefer to the homoginised texture of some of the cheaper jams. If you ever travel to lidl you should try it vs the Bonne Maman, I think that'd be interesting comparison.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Neil070]

I'm off to Lidl tomorrow, to get some Maribel. Thanks for the info. Lidl and Aldi do have good stuff

[@johniksushibar165]

yea, thats the jam i like !

[@Eekyellie]

I have bought their apricot jam and it is almost as good as the Bonne Maman one. So much cheaper too.

[@sambuka57]

Agreed, I always buy the Maribel Conserves. In fact got some Strawberry today £1.79 for 450 g. Obviously gone up in price like everything else. The Aldi conserve is good too very similar to Lidl's

[@earthmagic1]

The only strawberry jam I buy these days is Bonne Maman. It's the only one that tastes like homemade jam. They also do larger sizes which I've found are more cost effective. Their raspberry jam is amazing, too.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@CH-qw8gb]

the french strawberry and rhubarb jam is very good....only ever see it in France

[@colinrenfrew48]

My grandmother used to make jam, so I know the difference good ingredients can make. I’d pay for the French jam. It’s delicious and quality. Great video!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you kindly

[@rikuk3]

I love Bonne Maman jam, its almost as good as my home made. Frank Cooper's marmalade is excellent.

[@RushfanUK]

I buy both brands for my mother, she won't have any other.

[@earthmagic1]

My daughter treated me to some M&S Strawberry Conserve. The ingredients are Sugar, Strawberries, Citric Acid, Pectin. The amounts are basically half fruit and half sugar. Because it's so flavoursome, you don't need much of it on your toast. Cost was £2.10 for 340g. Twenty servings in each jar.

[@greg9871]

We always use the French jams, apricot is fab like the raspberry. i know they are pricey but it’s proper jam but it has big chunks of real fruit as jam should.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Greg 👍

[@JOEFABULOUS.]

My favourite also

[@earthmagic1]

I agree. On a side note, the Bonne Maman jars are pretty, too - useful for storage, especially the large size.

[@SuperLittleTyke]

I've just noticed that the Bonne Maman jam that Gareth tested is super expensive because it contains strawberries *and* wild strawberries. Bonne Maman also do a cheaper one without the wild berries. Only £2.80 at Tesco.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for the info

[@xvsupremacy7190]

We have both jams. A Conosuerr jam like Bonne Maman. But they are not much good when you add them to your Rice pudding or Maids of Honour etc you need the cheaper jams for those type of things.

[@SuperLittleTyke]

@@xvsupremacy7190 Ooh, I drizzle maple syrup over my rice pudding!

[@jackwatsonepic626]

If you buy the cheap jam you can put lashes of the stuff on your toast for example WHERE if you buy the dear one , then you will only put a mild spread on your toast .

[@miroslavseda9136]

I'm quite happy with the results of the test. I'm regularly buying the French one, a few times ASDA standard, which is relatively good as well. It's exactly how it should be. You're paying more, you will get more. Fair, logical and normal. I'm just curious, if is something normally available, not on the special websites, or so, but "normally" at a store, what is better than the French one.

[@markchawner1586]

Remember as a kid having the choice of having Strawberry Jam with Yorkshire Pudding on its own or leaving it for the meat Sunday Roast .... Delicious I remember. Had Yorkshire Pudding on its own with Lemon Curd as well. Great review as always, love Strawberry Jam. Again, the most expensive comes out on top 👍👏😉

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Brilliant pal good memories for sure 👍👍

[@dees3179]

We had it with golden syrup, a dob of ice cream if we had it. Nom nom nom.

[@laverdajota8089]

Try Yorkshire pudding with Black current jam as a starter

[@maccate6868]

Never been a fan of jam. A couple of months ago I was making something I needed jam for so bought some of the Bonne Maman, much yo the other half’s horror. It is something else and really nice. As you go along them from most expensive to cheapest. The Bonne Maman is mostly strawberry and the cheaper ones mostly glucose syrup.

[@patburke5733]

We like the Asda extra special raspberry conserve. £1.75 for 370g. It’s so nice. It’s prepared with 61g of fruit per 100g which I think makes a difference. Great vid, as always. 😊

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Good to know!

[@SuperLittleTyke]

I stopped eating sugar and sugary foods several years ago, but I do like jam, and the best one is indeed the Bonne Maman. However, Aldi also sells a strawberry conserve that is very similar to the Bonne Maman, but it's only £1.25. Unfortunately, the website says it's currently out of stock. Because I eat jam only occasionally I treat myself to the more expensive brands. That jelly-like jam from Stockwells (Tesco) would probably suit Americans to eat with peanut butter, which is curiously some weird concoction they enjoy.

[@craftypam9992]

I like jam (apricot is my favourite), but I so seldom have a snack which isn't fresh fruit, that I end up throwing away most of it before it climbs out of the jar and attacks! So, if I want jam, I get individual servings, either plastic pots or glass jars. The price is extortionate compared to a 1lb jar, and the jam itself is not usually up to scratch, unfortunately.

[@CaptHollister]

This comment brought to you by a country where they put beans on toast, canned ravioli on toast, canned spaghetti on toast, French fried potatoes (chips to you) on toast, potato chips (crisps to you) on toast, and, I believe, a slice of plain bread in between two slices of toast.

[@SuperLittleTyke]

@@CaptHollister I'll bet _your_ country eats strange (to foreigners) food combinations! How about peanut butter and jelly sandwiches? Without butter, nota bene! Or pancakes, maple syrup and _bacon_ for God's sake!

[@timitaliani3611]

​@@SuperLittleTyke peanut butter and jam sandwiches are awesome!!! And what's with british people putting butter on most of their sandwiches?

[@SuperLittleTyke]

@@timitaliani3611 We butter our bread to make it more tasty. Try it! Try also European butter from France, Scandinavia or Ireland, all of which are much richer than bland American butter. As for peanut butter and "jelly", yuk. Peanut butter on its own, sure. Jam on its own, absolutely fine, but the combination is like mixing fish fingers with sliced bananas, or drinking lemonade with tomato juice. Some foods just don't belong together! Ever!

[@harvelle2432]

I always try to get the Bonne Maman for great flavour and ingredients. I normally get the BM strawberry conserve at £2.80 (50% fruit). The only difference with the wild strawberries (you had) has 10% wild strawberry and 40% farmed fruit at £3.25. I'm on Benefits so I have to limit my budget. I just don't eat as much. It would be nice to see you do a comparison of lemon curd too? I normally get Sainsbury's lemon curd. 😄👍

[@DingBatSplat]

If you're going to eat the lower price jams(?) that are low flavour but very sweet you may as well save the cost of the jam(?) and just sprinkle sugar on buttered bread (I did as a kid and also used sweetened condensed milk instead of jam)

[@KimmyWood]

I used to love a sugar sandwich 😮

[@tommichael1533]

I hope you like Jammin too. Actually very interested in this video as I snob it with the posh brand, so lets see...........

[@christinemary7101]

Love lemon curd , apricot , and gooseberry jam .

[@pauljackson1981]

Poor children lose out again,Dad not jam Butties again..we have had them for 6 weeks now LOL😂😂

[@elaine8955]

They've got all that cheese to get through yet lol 😆

[@nige3801]

@@elaine8955 cheese and jam butties for tea?😂

[@canzukcommonwealth7309]

Love a jam butty even at 35 😂

[@chriscringle7740]

As a kid I had homemade blackberry jam for breakfast on porridge and cereal and dinner and tea on rice pudding and pancakes. Blackberry picking resulted in copious amounts

[@pauljackson1981]

@@chriscringle7740 Semolina with a blob of jam in the middle and have a race to see who was the fastest to turn the semolina pink

[@L1RW]

I’ve noticed that most jams say they can only be eaten up to six weeks after opening. I’ve also noticed after the six weeks, some go very watery and seem to go off. The jams seem to be very artificial these days!!

[@jamesbaker429]

Many jams use cheaper additives to produce a thick product the consumer likes ,for home made you used to be able to buy jam sugar but I haven't seen any anywhere in years,if you have a microwave put jams and sauces in glass jars in blast for a minute lid off re sterilises the jam to keep a while longer as the sugar content lifts the boiling point ,put on lids from heating and they will reseal as new.

[@angelinetoft9348]

The Grandessa was 67p in June. The only price for it I could find. My husband is the jam eater in our house & doesn’t mind. I get given the odd jar of homemade jam from a family member & that rocks :)

[@tommichael1533]

Bonne Marie often do deals - to around £2 each. If you're prepping (and you should be) My 2 penny worth, is get the BM on offer and another for prepping.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Years ago we went to visit Coombe Cottage, Dame Nellie Melba's house in Lilydale. They sell a jam inspired by Escoffier's legendary Peach Melba and I can safely say that it is the most sublimely delicious jam I have ever eaten. Ever. I now feel inspired to see if I can buy some more of it. Thank you for the video!

[@paulsalyer6866]

Perfect. I really enjoy the food comparisons. Your uploads are very informative, pleasant, and spot on. Thank you. 🙂👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you very much!

[@liamhsheffield849]

Great selection of videos, only discovered you a week back but binging all these comparison videos, weirdly interesting to watch someone review food. Nice to see a Cumbrian doing well on the tube , as you say spot on! Would love to see a coffee bean comparison, maybe something along the lines of own brand vs lavazza vs local coffee roasters and see the difference👍☕️

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Glad you like them! welcome to the channel pal

[@wendyrichards7458]

Jam for me is a rare purchase but one I usually avoid being cheap with .Unlike a lot of other products ,it's worth paying a little extra and getting a jam with a decent fruit ratio .Hartley's used to be very good but has become disappointing in recent years .My favourites are local small producers so it's probably just as well that i don't buy it often ,or I'd go jam broke ...lol .

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@lesleyfarrington4809]

Agree

[@christopherlawley1842]

Local WI.fairs?

[@TheAvarusAnimus]

Bonne Maman is quality, really good and you can use the jar when you're finished for your own jam (if you make your own!!)

[@geoffreyburton2654]

Thanks for the reviews as always. I do not eat jam very often, when I do I love Tiptree. Tiptree is produced in Essex and is hard to find away from Essex.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for the info!

[@PamelaD963]

We can find it in supermarkets ok ( Scotland). It’s the best jam outside homemade .

[@valeriedavidson2785]

Tiptree is not hard to find. I am in Gloucestershire.

[@ronsimpson261]

The best strawberry jam i have found is Polish ,its like jam from when i was a child in the 60s. A lot of Polish food is extra tasty.👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Ron 👍👍

[@jamesmiller393]

Another great video. Over this past year when I've been watching your videos, you've helped save my family pounds as I've tried cheaper things after watching so I hope you find that an encouragement. How about one on marmalade in the future? I do love the Bonne Maman jam though (I've often seen it cheaper than you paid).

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers James thank you

[@manonamountain]

I like my marmalade, and have always gone for the more expensive stuff, but when i couldn't get any, i bought a jar of 60p gear in Aldi to tide me over, and it really was as good as the expensive stuff i usually bought.

[@isobelmcfadyen4625]

I like St Dalfour jams. All fruit no sugar added. Around £2.80 a jar but so worth it when you want a splurge but right now I'm on the Asda essentials!

[@catherineturner2839]

I buy the Bonne Mama strawberry Jam but not the wild strawberry jam as that one is more expensive. The normal strawberry one you can often get for £2. I'd rather pay more than have less

[@Passionbloom52]

This was awesome , as haven’t purchased Jam for a number of years , because I now make my own . The first Jam you tried is lovely with clotted cream & scones 😁

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you

[@sarahstrong7174]

Mmmmmmn.

[@arthurdanielles4784]

Ah the beauty of growing up on a farm with nearly an acre of orchards with plums, apples, pears... to a mini strawberry 'plantation'.. 😜Helping mom making Jams, Chutney et et not forgetting sloe gin, various wines et et 😜Many bought 'jams' that are 'massed produced' will vary enormously in consistency but also in the actual 'fruit content'. Did you KNOW.. during WW2 many 'jams' actually contained vegetables !! 😶We are fans of Tiptree / Wilkin & sons jams/preserves et. Preserves are a cooked mix of fruit and sugar where the fruit is left in large pieces. Aside from the size of the fruit preserves are the same as jams. To be able to call your mixture a preserve the fruit must not be mashed, crushed or in small pieces.👀Jams made from a mixture of various fruits are called conserves. Basically, all conserves are jams, but not all jams are conserves. Make sense? Conserves usually contain fruit mixed together with sugar and sometimes nuts and dried fruits. Lastly as a born and bred Cornishman no gender trans nonsense here.. nothing beats moms home made SCONES with jam and freshly made CLOTTED cream. 😜Traditionally, the Cornish method is to split the scone in two, spread the jam and then add a spoonful of clotted cream, because apparently jam smothers the taste of the cream when applied the other way round. 😶👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

very nice indeed pal, thank you 😊

[@peterchessell28]

Mom's.? Are you American ?

[@arthurdanielles4784]

@@peterchessell28 No thankyou... I'm Cornish which is in the UK

[@rossa360]

Great comparison, I have the bon maman jam , I get it from Sainsbury's as it often goes on offer for around £2 so keep an eye out as at £3.25 that's crazy

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes it's crazy price isn't it

[@rossa360]

@@BaldFoodieGuy definitely I only pick it up on offer it was £2.80 for a while but to go up again that much nope!

[@billabongoneill]

Wilkin and sons Tiptree jam is the best by far it’s got strawberries in it not just seeds lol but tbh when strawberries are in season buy them at the roadside and get some jam sugar, make your own it will keep for ages and it tastes amazing, I’ve made strawberry,blackberry and gooseberry jam all turned out really well, sterilise jam jars in the oven, buy a jam funnel easy peasy.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks

[@sarahillingworth2718]

I thought you were gonna start dancing when you mentioned "jamming" lol.. I didn't know Hartley's still made jam 👍

[@brianherring6393]

Brought back memories of school dinners when you got a spoon of strawberry jam in your rice pudding 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

cheers Brian

[@jamestierney5568]

You gotta do butter type spreads too. Including Lurpack and Country Life etc v real butter v spreads

[@cliffboulton8763]

T E Stockwell is Tesco's own brand. Most of the Stockwell branded stuff I've tried is OK and I'm afraid, in these belt tightening days, it'll be good enough for me.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

spot on Cliff

[@tonylawlor3503]

The french one is very nice, the real test is to try them with a cream tea, or in rice pudding

[@randomroses1494]

My mum used to make all our jam and marmalade when the fruit was cheap and in season. Her strawberry jam always had a lot of whole strawberries in it. After a few months it would be covered with a layer of white mould which we scraped off then ate without any ill effects!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you

[@Shadow_Wraith]

Mold? Can't have sterilised the jars and put it in hot enough so the jars seal themselves.

[@christianbuczko1481]

I dont eat jam, but the cheap ones tend to be inferior with less fruit. Id prefer rasberry given a choice as well.

[@ninelaivz4334]

Almost all shop jams are basically fruit flavoured sugar. If I'm not making my own jam from blackberries that I pick from the heath I always buy Bonne Maman but the one with 39g of sugar and I'll switch it between that and Greek honey. It's the only honey that tastes quintessentially of honey and hasn't been bastardised with syrup.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers

[@tillybinkieking7258]

Although it us the most expensive, Bonne Maman is the one I choose (I was spoilt by my Grandmother's jam and jelly making). I make sure I keep it in the fridge, so that lovely flavour stays fresh to taste on the tongue. It is also the most easily available in different supermarkets or on=line.

[@lochamb1234]

I agree. I always buy Bonne Maman

[@Alexander_l322]

Always keep jam and sauces in the fridge once opened

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes it was the best, and yes keep them in the fridge 👍

[@thornbird6768]

Toast with jam is my regular breakfast 👍🏻 raspberry and blackcurrant are my favs , love marmalade too ❤

[@alanthomson1227]

Like flavour but blackcurrant jam too gritty , prefer blackcurrant jelly .

[@raymondmitchell7582]

Hi Gareth, I agree you can't beat a bit of Strawberry Jam especially on some thick cut hot toast. They do one in Home Bargains which I really like, 'STUTE ' Strawberry Conserve, made in Bristol. It really is excellent I think it's on a Parr with the Bonne Maman, same type of consistency and a love rich flavour, and quite a big Jar 340g. and not a bad price 99p, look out for it you won't be disappointed.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks Raymond.

[@missmaryhdream6560]

Hello Gareth, get the Scones out, that's amazing how different they are,

[@jonjohnson1978.]

Afternoon fella, really glad u added the £3.25 one on. Some things are worth the extra money and some are not, having tried the top the myself there is a massive gap in flavour

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes it was good

[@johnbluett6079]

MUST ADMIT only use blackcurrant and marmalade. I ALSO use both in cooking use blackcurrant in gravy nice with lamb and marmalade with carrots fetches out their sweet flavour

[@chrissywales6575]

Lidl do a nice mid range jam. Most of the time I like to make my own jam, that way I know exactly what's in it.

[@stephengreen6338]

Hi Gareth, I did mention a while back about doing some sweet foods, you just went mental with these jams haha, your right once its on toast or sarnie, it, ll do, but if I was baking tarts the French one would be a good choice, nice one Gareth

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome Stephen

[@DavidSilk1956]

Hi Gareth - another nice review mate - thanks. The Grandessa Strawberry Jam usually sells in ALDI for 67p mate. Regards, Dave

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for the info

[@kathrinemccann.6397]

I make my own raspberry jam but it works out more expensive than any of them. It tastes amazing but to save money I buy the cheapest jam and throw it down the sink so I can use the jar because they are so expensive. Love your videos really trust you.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

nice one Katherine

[@throwabrick]

For me, as a diabetic, if I am gonna eat jam, it better be GOOD, and I won't be using much so it better be intense. Cost is the least important thing, since I won't be eating it much. If I was packing it away, I might have a different opinion. Love the french stuff!

[@jameskolar9655]

I almost buy the Bonne Maman exclusively. They have a Wild Blueberry that is very good, as well as the Strawberry. I’ve tried most jams over the years and the cheaper jams have always had less fruit content, and I’ve known they’ve been too sugary. I often end up not eating the jam at all then and it goes in the bin. You have confirmed my taste for quality food again.

[@MegaTod2]

Here in South Africa the Bonne Maman Strawberry jam (Conserve) sets a shopper back 3.92 (R79.99 )but the superior Strawberry Preserve costs 4.37 - (R89.00) Considering we are so far from UK and France I suppose that;s not too bad. I would go for the PRESERVE if I saw it on the supermarket shelf. I was told some yellow or mixed fruit jams have a bulk ingredient of pumpkin - maybe just here in my country. I love your channel - I love your accent - Lancashire?

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Dot, much appreciated

[@xwasp58]

I always buy the most expencive 1. I've been through the cheap one's But I've been spoilt with the expencive 1 lol. Great Review tho. Just what I thought the outcome would be

[@belindajaneharris2579]

Looking forward to seeing you drop this down your t shirt 🤣x

[@39doddle]

Yea Bon mamam jam is really nice. It has seed's and is very spreadable. Good review :)

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes, thank you

[@rachaelghostcat8584]

Strawberry Jam, love it, but my favourite is Blackcurrant!

[@163andyc]

I live in the United States and I buy the Bonne Maman jam. It's very expensive over here but you know you're getting a good product. They did sell Wilkins jams in Walmart but it didn't sell very well.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers, yes it's the best one isn't it.

[@chrisharrell2449]

When it comes to jam, I make some, or buy jams and marmalade from Lidl always a good price and I keep an eye out for seasonal friuts at moment its blueberry jam, sometimes they will have cherry jam, lemon curd, thats lovely stuff, Also as a jam maker my self the lidl jam jars are open neck jars easier to refill, and I have been reusing their jars for years for my own jam making , as it cost more to buy a open necked emty jar and lid , than you pay for the Lidls jar filled with jam, No brainer for me!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Chris

[@lesleyadams4279]

I must admit that although I love Strawberry jam, I make my own sugar free jam as I'm a diabetic. I use Strawberries and Stevia. I miss buying it in a jar and would get the French one even though it's the most expensive.

[@Terrisinspoworld]

Nice one Gareth👍just made toast with Jam! Using the £3.25 one. It's so lovely. But in saying that I bought it as a treat. I normally get Asda or Tescos brand. They are definitely different in texture and flavour but for the price you can't go wrong. Great video xx

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

yes its a tasty one isnt it, thanks xx

[@nicolavallely8076]

I like strawberry jam on bread as a diabetic hypo remedy, but like it as a treat though xx

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

jam butties yum

[@yorkshiregirl3601]

We buy the expensive jam from Costco, in a big jar. The Bonne Mama is a conserve not a jam. It’s horses for courses, I use the mid range when cooking the expensive one on toast or scones.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Nice one thank you

[@ianlewis2813]

I once read about a court case , but the most interesting thing was one of the ladies made plastic seeds for jam ..it was about 20 years ago .

[@hopebgood]

Apparently back in Victorian times they made raspberry jam with tiny wooden seeds. What I wanna know was this accepted by people back then or were they being faked?

[@paphian2990]

My favourite would be Sainsburys Taste the Difference strawberry conserve £2 for 340 gms), but if you are going to have cheese with jam, it has to be blackcurrant.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal

[@hymmj147]

I can get the Bonne Maman from our local Pick n Save (Kroger.) It's my favorite. I'm the only one in the house that eats jam/ preserves, so a jar lasts me awhile. I used to enjoy Schwartau, but can't find it in-store anymore.

[@Godlyhank]

I hardly have Jam but as i dont have it often i always get a jar of bonne maman, That jams truly on point BUT it WAS 2.30-50 in feb.... But I get it mainly for myself so the savings wont be as obvious for me vs feeding a whole family. And this is from someone usually who goes for cheaper brands (bar salad cream... heinz truly still has the crown there, for ONLY that product)

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers bud, all the best.

[@rolandbraithwaite1027]

I like marmalade personally also ginger conserve lovely

[@thornbird6768]

Me too 👍🏻 Mackay’s 3 fruit marmalade is yummy ❤ but they are not the cheapest

[@lesleyfarrington4809]

Sainsbury's do a three fruit one, which is the best I've ever tastef

[@llamedosr7843]

I like the little hotel jams,I have quite a collection

[@gerardohanlon6025]

😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@55billijay]

I tend to stick to Mackay's as you can usually pick it up for £1 when on offer. Love it on a slice of brown bread and butter. What on earth are you going to do with all that jam. Cheers Gareth

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

give family some

[@luvuforeverjames]

Have you tried the Wilkins and sons strawberry jam? They have a family owned factory in Tiptree, Colchester. I usually try to buy them as they are also top quality jams and marmalades... they're uk made which is great. I have myself also tried Bon Maman and they are also lovely.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for the information James, I didnt know that. Strawberry sarnies all week lol

[@luvuforeverjames]

@@BaldFoodieGuy 🤣 can always get the kids to help make some jam tarts, may help use up at least a jar of jam which leaves the other 5 to use up lol!

[@BevMattocks]

Checking out Bon Maman jam price on 28 Feb 2023, actually a little cheaper, and on offer in various supermarkets. But still expensive - better off supporting local home-made jams with honesty boxes in country villages - some cracking jams often there. Or make your own (hassle, I know...) Thanks again for a brilliant comparison ☺️

[@jeantootell2670]

Hi Gareth, thanks for the review, I think I would of preferred the dearer jam, but I buy sainsburys, or aldi 's as pretty good and much cheaper, thanks alot, you had a hard job as you had more than usual to choose from, maybe a few too many, 😊 All the best 👌

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jeantootell2670]

Your welcome, keep up the spot on reviews, thankyou 👍

[@roberthindle5146]

Tried to see if the Grandesa jam was on the Aldi website but it seems you have to queue to get on there these days.

[@stevev3664]

Waitrose sell Duchy Organic jam. Blackcurrant or Strawberry. It used to be £2 but has gone up to £2.45 It’s full of fruit. I used to buy it every week.

[@sirbollocks609]

I really like the ASDA Extra Special Conserve's £1.75 and 370g taste is great and it last for months in the fridge also its all sugar like your more expensive contender, the other mostly use Glucose-Fructose Syrup. As an aside does anyone know/remember where I can find a replacement for my favourite, Robertson's Bramble Jelly, it used to make my rice pudding go purple, they went out of business ages ago

[@paganmoon8886]

I get bramble in asda

[@kat7777]

I make my own jams coulis, sauces etc but low carb and with xylitol or Erythritol... No sugar.... Tastes brilliant and way better for you 👍

[@stevewhitcher6719]

Bonne Maman is the nicest but I buy Sainsbury's Strawberry Conserve, Taste the Difference 340g which has even more fruit but is 2 quid a jar. I find the others including the Hartley are so similar so buy the cheapest one. Conserve is for scones the cheapy one i either have for a sponge pudding or in Greek Yogurt. I dont bake cakes or have jam in sandwiches or on toast.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Steve

[@cheche2181]

The Bonne Maman is BEAUTIFUL. I’d rather pay a little extra and use less to be honest but I do enjoy hartleys and the Tesco jams too💗…give me some hot buttered toast with a good jam and I’ll be a friend for life🤣🤣🤣

[@jimleishman4652]

I picked up a jar of the Bonne Maman from Asda the other day. It was on the knock down shelf for £2.30. It is a nice conserve. The jam in Lidl is spot on too.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Sounds great!

[@amandawright1372]

Hi Gareth. Another fab review. I love strawberry Jam. My fave is the Aldi extra special strawberry. It's lovely. Would you consider a comparison between Nutella, Aldi's Nutoka and Asda's Hazelnut Chocolate spreads? Would be great to have your opinion. Thanks.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Amanda 👍👍

[@lesleyfarrington4809]

The Aldi conserves are lovely Like the blackcurrant one too

[@JOEFABULOUS.]

@@lesleyfarrington4809 not as good as they used to be I've noticed a drop in quality

[@amandawright1372]

@@lesleyfarrington4809 yeah, the blackcurrant one is lovely. Also, black cherry is delicious 😋

[@nigelreadon8381]

Not had jam in years.....use to have it when i was a kid on bread

[@happygardener28]

While I like a good home make strawberry jam, I much prefer a spread called apple butter. but it needs to be made with the right spices not just thick applesauce.

[@katrinlausch3078]

Bonne Maman strawberry is my fav in Germany (though we have very similar copycats at Lidl etc. ☺️)

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Katrin

[@davesy6969]

Try jam in Yorkshire puddings. My favourite range are St. Dalfour jams, pricey and come in small jars.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Oh yes I must 👍👍

[@rosemarygriffin2184]

The most expensive one, would be a treat. I'd use it for special occasions, like making a Victoria sponge and fresh cream cake for birthday's or Christmas, or jam tarts, jam rolly Polly etc, I usually use Hartley jam, so it would make a lovely change

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you

[@PedrSion]

Home Bargains do a strawberry jam called Stute Strawberry Conserve( this isn’t the diabetic one). It’s v. nice.

[@jontalbot1]

Best of all is Tiptree’s Little Scarlet, if you can find it. It’s over a fiver a jar. It’s made with tiny whole strawberries and spoils you for all others

[@quayside971]

Everyone should learn how to make jam, its so easy and the fruit is free, it literally grows on trees 😉

Like spaghetti.

[@tormentedsoul906]

I love jam 😋 I just get the shops own brand, the Asda one is nice, not tried the JE but ive got the marmalade in my cupboard, I don’t know what its like yet but its all good 👍

[@davinasproston4634]

Hiya Gareth, I hope you are “Soot On” Aldi in Flint still have the Grandessa Strawberry Jam. Price is 79p.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

thanks Davina

[@elizaann8495]

I like Aldi Specially Selected Classic Strawberry Jam its has full Strawberrys in it not all jelly like must other jams are at £1.25

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

good to know