We’ve been carrying out some taste-testing here, sampling the new Robinsons Fruit Shoot easy squeezy smooth jams…
They’re made with 30% less sugar than standard jams, and there are no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners. They come in easy to use squeezy bottles.
There are three different flavours, which Boo likes choosing from at lunchtimes now! There is Apple & Blackcurrant, Orange and Strawberry & Summer Fruits.
As they are smooth and squeezy, they do come out of the bottle easily, which makes sandwich making nice and fast (I’m not the only one that has kids haranguing me for their food at lunchtime, am I?!)
This also means that they can be a little runny, so after my first lesson in this, with jam leaking on the kids!, I used a lot less the second time, and all was well. Which is also rather handy, as it means it’ll all last longer, too. We’ve had jam sandwiches and jam on toast with it so far, and our next plan will be using it as a topping on some ice cream, rather than syrup. They do taste nice, and Boo’s quote is that they’re ‘delicious’, and she tells me that she likes all three of them. Little Man favoured the Strawberry & Summer Fruits flavour of the three, as he wasn’t as interested in the others (to be honest, he has days where he won’t eat any sandwiches, so next week, this could all be a different story!) Personally, I think the flavours are good, particularly the Apple and Blackcurrant, but I like bits in my jam, though I know plenty don’t, and my kids certainly seem to prefer these. I do like the squeezy jam method, as I hate getting margarine in the jam off my knife when I’m spreading, so this prevents that minor irritation!
The verdict? – they’re fast to serve up, have less sugar than standard jams and taste good. Yes, we will get these again. Oh, and as an extra bonus with this product, the sound of the jam being squeezed out is hilarious to the kids. Not something you get with most other food types, so a real asset….!
What do you think of them?
Disclosure: We received the jams FOC, but all words and opinions remain my own
these look a lot easier for younger kids to use themselves and like you say no mixing butter with the jam!! fab review #triedtested
Yes, Boo can do this herself, which she appreciates!
They look great but I must admit I’m put off by them being runny. I’m a fan of really thick smooth jam… goes best with toast! Om nom nom.
Great post!
It’s still good on toast, I just overused initially, I think!
I’ve never understood squeezy ‘spreads’ as you still need to use a knife to spread them… I’m sure kids would love them though! x
True, but no marg in the jam pot!
I’ll have to look out for those in the supermarket, we get through a lot of jam here!
Ah, perfect for you then!
Ooh, I haven’t seen these before. They look fab. And a good way to avoid finding butter in your jam. #triedtested
They do taste really nice, we’ll definitely buy them again.
Ohh I haven’t seen those before…..That is something I would probably buy!
Happy to make the intro!
They sound fab and easy to use, but I bet there’s still a lot of sugar in them 🙁 #triedtested
Yes, still sugar in them, as they’re jam, but less than normal, so that’ll do for me!
This sound delicious – although maybe not ideal for the scones and cream that I scoff jam with.
#tried/tested
Oh they’d work with that, though I love a cream tea, too, and like lumpy jam for it!
How have I only recently discovered squeezy jam?? My 5yo is very hit & miss so glass jars would soon be mouldy so I switched but id never heard of Fruit Shoot jams. Perfect!! #triedtested
It’s so handy!
Wow, my kids would love these, just because they have fruit shoot written on them! I am a fan of squuezy jams too, so much less mess!
Yep, my kids like a Fruit Shoot! Loads less mess, so easy to use. And they’re yummy! Thanks for hosting x
Oh I’ve seen these and wondered what they were like. Might give them a go- Luka loves PB and J sandwiches
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Oh yes, perfect then. My daughter’s asking for them at every lunchtime now! X
These look great for kids. I’m a bit “no crumbs in the jam” about stuff so squeezy is a great idea.
They look great, sound tasty too (though I’m another that likes bits in my jam!) #TriedTested
Me, too, but I’m adjusting!
I will need to look for these, I get fed up of telling hubby to use a clean knife in the jam and does he h*ll!!! leaves butter behind in it, no use for the rest of us dairy allergy suffers
Oh no! These are for you then!