Customer reviews

Thermospatula

I was given one of these as a present after attempting and failing for the last two years running to make my own Easter eggs using silicone moulds. The thermometer allowed me to get the temper of the chocolate right for the first time ever. The eggs set properly and came out of the moulds perfectly. Result!

Published 01 Apr 2013

Thermospatula

I have used mine to make jam, jellies and marmalade. However the first couple of tries came out under set - then my husband pointed out we live on a hill and temperatures change as you move away from sea level. So I tested it in a pan of boiling water and adjust the setting points of jams etc to the few degrees change. Now perfect results every time.

Published 08 Mar 2013

Thermospatula

I have spent over a year wondering if the thermospatula was worth the price-- now I can't believe I lived this long without it! The tipping point came last week when a batch of rhubarb jam caramelised and I became convinced that my 20 year old traditional thermometer was no longer cutting it. As it turns out it was measuring 20 degrees F lower than the thermospatula. Made marmalade yesterday-- what a difference, no overcooking and still a good set! Thanks Lakeland-- this is a life-changing purchase!

Published 28 Feb 2013

Thermospatula

I loved the idea of this spatula with built in digital thermometer but was a little sceptical about how well it would work. Tried it for the first time today and it is brilliant! Made a batch of herb jelly and the spatula allowed me to turn off the heat as soon at setting point was reached so ending up with a perfect soft set without overcooking and spoiling the flavour and none of that messing around with cold saucers or trying to read an ordinary jam thermometer through the steam. Using this anyone could make really professional tasting preserves

Published 08 Feb 2013

Thermospatula

This spatula makes cooking foods which requires a close look at the temperature, such as custard and tempering chocolate so much easier. No more fiddling around with a sugar thermometer which never seem to be the right size for your pan and topple over. You have to stir anyway so adding a thermometer to the spatula is just a brilliant idea, and the probe doubles as a meat thermometer too! The only thing I would improve is to make a lefthanded version so I don't need to read the numbers upside down! ;-)

Published 05 Feb 2013

Thermospatula

This themospatula has excellent potential but needs some improvements. It needs to be longer or have a wire to hook over the rim of a preserving pan to stop it sliding under the jam: it has to be held. There are no instructions with it. We guessed correctly that the plastic tab with a red arrow has to be pulled away but it was very tough, it needed strong man power. It would benefit from clearer instructions, on setting up and accessing the battery. I made one lot of jam but 104C on this device did not get a set.

Published 10 Oct 2012

Thermospatula

I bought mine for the exact temps required in tempering chocolate. Mine turned out to be a couple of degrees out, taking 3 batches of ruined chocolate to work out that it wasn't me. I found the shape of the paddle was not right,having to use the tip to scrape down the sides - not as easy or comfortable as using the side. Also, because chocolate cannot have even a drop of water, you cannot quickly use the item a second time as the hole necessary for the probe will not dry quickly. The ability to buy separate and differently shaped paddles would be good. In my case, this was an expensive fail.

Published 28 Sep 2012