Popular Post FiftyTwo Posted February 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2014 Everywhere in Chiang Mai seems to have run out of my favourite flavour of jam, Smuckers Raspberry. Disaster, what to do? Well, it can't be that hard to do so I went out to Makro. Frozen raspberries from Chile, 95bht/Kg Granulated Sugar 25bht/Kg. I boiled 350gm frozen raspberries + 350gm sugar in a saucepan for 8 minutes, and recycled my previous jam container (and another jar for the bit extra). Smuckers is 110bht/350gm. Mine is under 30bht/350gm. 1/4 the price, no additives, and it tastes every bit as good. Never done it before, but well worthwhile. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Nice one. Makes a change from people whinging that they can't get something that's actually quite easy (and cheaper) to make! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Hi Fifty Two, I buy the 1kg packets of Raspberries,but the granulated ones,they are only 65 bht a Kg, you did not mention Lemons, which you need for the jam to set, couple lemons for 2 kg, extract the juice and peel the Lemons and put them in pan too. I have been making jams with the Frozen fruit from Makro for a few years now,Blackberry,Raspberry, Apricot (been non this year),and even managed to get some fresh Rhubarb, Rhubarb and ginger my favourite. also if you make a lot like i do you have to sterilize the jars and lids so it keeps long time regards orgeordie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyTwo Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) ^^No need for lemons limes^^ (Not with raspberry jam anyway) You just need to be careful of the cooking time, and check it will set, I dipped a cold spoon in, thick drips = finished. Made the bread too. Not so big a saving though, but still half the price of store bread. Not sure about the sterilizing, rinsed out the jars with boiling water, hoping that will do. Just surprised how cheap and easy it is making a premium price product. Edited February 19, 2014 by FiftyTwo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecatcher Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Hi Fifty Two, I buy the 1kg packets of Raspberries,but the granulated ones,they are only 65 bht a Kg, you did not mention Lemons, which you need for the jam to set, couple lemons for 2 kg, extract the juice and peel the Lemons and put them in pan too. I have been making jams with the Frozen fruit from Makro for a few years now,Blackberry,Raspberry, Apricot (been non this year),and even managed to get some fresh Rhubarb, Rhubarb and ginger my favourite. also if you make a lot like i do you have to sterilize the jars and lids so it keeps long time regards orgeordie Don't encourage him! 52 is turning into a proper mrs Beaton. If you want to make scones, yoghurt, bread, cake he....yes HE is your man. @52 your new venture "cooking on a budget" Good one mate, no really! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Somehow I think sugar is an additive. Not found in Smuckers Brothers sugar free. Think of the money you could save and not add sugar to your intake. I can assure you here in Thailand you do not have to go out of your way to get an intake of sugar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyTwo Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) Somehow I think sugar is an additive. Not found in Smuckers Brothers sugar free. Think of the money you could save and not add sugar to your intake. I can assure you here in Thailand you do not have to go out of your way to get an intake of sugar. Smuckers sugar free raspberry preserves uses, Splenda sweetener ..... isn't that carcinogenic? Trade name for sucralose. Here it is ....... "The consumer advocacy group Center for Science in the Public Interest, downgraded sucralose from "Safe" to "Caution" in June 2013, citing a new study linking sucralose consumption with leukemia risk in rats." @HD While I can understand that someone in your state of health must worry about things like sugar intake, as a sporting person (currently running/hiking about 12 hours a week) I need every source of fat and energy I can eat to keep my weigh up. Edited February 19, 2014 by FiftyTwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfmanjack Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Somehow I think sugar is an additive. Not found in Smuckers Brothers sugar free. Think of the money you could save and not add sugar to your intake. I can assure you here in Thailand you do not have to go out of your way to get an intake of sugar. Smuckers sugar free raspberry preserves uses, Splenda sweetener ..... isn't that carcinogenic? Trade name for sucralose. Here it is ....... "The consumer advocacy group Center for Science in the Public Interest, downgraded sucralose from "Safe" to "Caution" in June 2013, citing a new study linking sucralose consumption with leukemia risk in rats." @HD While I can understand that someone in your state of health must worry about things like sugar intake, as a sporting person (currently running/hiking about 12 hours a week) I need every source of fat and energy I can eat to keep my weigh up. one could use raw sugar instead of the processed white sugar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamboozled Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 ...how about honey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartd1 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 or fructose.............? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circusman Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Somehow I think sugar is an additive. Not found in Smuckers Brothers sugar free. Think of the money you could save and not add sugar to your intake. I can assure you here in Thailand you do not have to go out of your way to get an intake of sugar. Smuckers sugar free raspberry preserves uses, Splenda sweetener ..... isn't that carcinogenic? Trade name for sucralose. Here it is ....... "The consumer advocacy group Center for Science in the Public Interest, downgraded sucralose from "Safe" to "Caution" in June 2013, citing a new study linking sucralose consumption with leukemia risk in rats." @HD While I can understand that someone in your state of health must worry about things like sugar intake, as a sporting person (currently running/hiking about 12 hours a week) I need every source of fat and energy I can eat to keep my weigh up. one could use raw sugar instead of the processed white sugar. I must look up what the difference is between the two. Can't be much if any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Yoke bakery supplies on super highway had plenty of Smuckers raspberry jam in today, but no sugar !,i bought the last bag. regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 1. TOPs Chotana (?), by the old Novotel just off Chang Puak Road, had several jars of Smuckers Raspberry Jam at lunchtime today ! 2. I've never tried it, is it really that good ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyTwo Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 1. TOPs Chotana (?), by the old Novotel just off Chang Puak Road, had several jars of Smuckers Raspberry Jam at lunchtime today ! 2. I've never tried it, is it really that good ? It was the only supplier of Raspberry jam in Thailand, that I found. That was before I started making my own, won't be buying any more, mine is a lot cheaper and just as good. Now if only I could find a way to make my own Marmite (English flavour not Kiwi), at reasonable cost, my life in Thailand would be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyTwo Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Oatmeal crunchy toffee, Really easy and cheap to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaideeguy Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I've been making strawberry, raspberry, blueberry freezer jam for years now. So easy to half thaw a bag of Makro berries then add sugar to your taste, then a little gelatin and smash it up and stick it back in the freezer. I use recycled plastic ice cream tubs and in the morning with my homemade toast, I'll give the tub a quick half thaw so that it's soft enough to spread................great taste at 1/4th the cost. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamboozled Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Mmmmm sounds good. Does that work with bacon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Mmmmm sounds good. Does that work with bacon? You can buy the same cuts of pork, but unprocessed, in Makro or Big C, for 1/4 the price of good smoked German-style bacon, slice it, salt it well, then rub on a few drops of "Liquid Smoke," wrap it all up and put it in the fridge overnight. Fry it up the next morning for some delicious western-style bacon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecatcher Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 1. TOPs Chotana (?), by the old Novotel just off Chang Puak Road, had several jars of Smuckers Raspberry Jam at lunchtime today ! 2. I've never tried it, is it really that good ? It was the only supplier of Raspberry jam in Thailand, that I found.That was before I started making my own, won't be buying any more, mine is a lot cheaper and just as good. Now if only I could find a way to make my own Marmite (English flavour not Kiwi), at reasonable cost, my life in Thailand would be perfect. Well for anyone still buying smuckers, Yok had lots of jars today.225bt for a big jar and 125 for a small jar. It appears yok only stock the smuckers brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBobThai Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Where is the liquid smoke for sale here in hiang Mai?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar2 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 i like Hero brand. made in Switzerland where most things are done properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Rim Ping has it ,the one at Meechok Plaza at least regards Worgoerdie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecatcher Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 i like Hero brand. made in Switzerland where most things are done properly.Yes they did a great job showing prejudice and racism against a certain lady called Ophrah...bittershoen!Wonder if Ophrah likes raspberry jam.....to keep on topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 1. TOPs Chotana (?), by the old Novotel just off Chang Puak Road, had several jars of Smuckers Raspberry Jam at lunchtime today ! 2. I've never tried it, is it really that good ? It was the only supplier of Raspberry jam in Thailand, that I found.That was before I started making my own, won't be buying any more, mine is a lot cheaper and just as good. Now if only I could find a way to make my own Marmite (English flavour not Kiwi), at reasonable cost, my life in Thailand would be perfect. Well for anyone still buying smuckers, Yok had lots of jars today.225bt for a big jar and 125 for a small jar. It appears yok only stock the smuckers brand Tesco-Lotus Kantiam had six different Smuckers jams/marmalades today, also their own raspberry-jam too. Actually their own-label cheap orange-marmalade @ B53 is pretty good, lots of shreds of peel, in it ! But I do like the OP's idea for homemade, must try that myself ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar2 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) i like Hero brand. made in Switzerland where most things are done properly.Yes they did a great job showing prejudice and racism against a certain lady called Ophrah...bittershoen!Wonder if Ophrah likes raspberry jam.....to keep on topic ??? Ah..i see what you are saying....not the Hero Co. but an incident at a Swiss boutique...missed that news item. Edited February 23, 2014 by Oscar2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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