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LJS2 Sep 2, 2009 07:09 AM

ISO Boisenberry jam

A friend of mine is a huge fan of boinsenberry (hope it spelled it right) jam but says it is impossible to find. Does anyone know where it can be found in the GTA?

  1. Kagemusha Sep 2, 2009 03:31 PM

    Have never seen fresh or jam/preserves outside of the US. There are tons of imported jams/preserves on offer around the GTA.

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      toveggiegirl Sep 2, 2009 05:37 PM

      There are a lot of fresh jams and preserves available. A Bisket-A Basket (in the St. Lawrence Market) produces their own jams, chutnies, and jelllies. They're very good too! So does Farmer’s Daughter. I don't think boysenberries are commonly grown in Ontario so it might be harder to find.
      http://www.abisketabasket.ca/
      http://www.fresheverything.ca/

      1. re: toveggiegirl
        Kagemusha Sep 2, 2009 07:19 PM

        The lingonberry preserves at IKEA are quite good and just as unusual as boysenberries.Always found boysenberry jam way too sweet. Blueberry jam isn't too far off, taste-wise.

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          LJS2 Sep 3, 2009 07:02 AM

          Thanks to all who responded. It is the Greaves brand that my friend likes. His complaint is that the boysenberry one never makes its way out of Niagara on the Lake. I will check out the places suggested and will let people know if i have any luck.

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            LJS2 Sep 7, 2009 05:37 AM

            found it at whole foods which was on the link provided by jdavis. Thanks to all for the advice.

    2. sylvrgirl Sep 2, 2009 08:14 AM

      One retailer in TO that carries a huge variety of jams, including really unique ones is Cheese Boutique. It may be pricy, but worth checking out.

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        jdavis2ca Sep 2, 2009 07:36 AM

        Greaves in NOTL makes a great boysenberry jam. See below link of retailers in Ontario who carr Greaves.
        http://www.greavesjams.com/10.html

        1. goodhealthgourmet Sep 2, 2009 07:29 AM

          actually, the correct spelling is boysenberry - hopefully that will help you track it down.

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