De Buyer Copper Conical Jam Pan 380mm

The De Buyer 380mm copper conical jam pan is a traditional piece of confectionery and preserving equipment used in professional pastry kitchens and artisan food production environments. Made from 1.2mm copper throughout, it is designed for making jams, conserves, and confectionery where precise, even heat management directly affects the quality of the finished product.

Copper's conductivity is the reason it has been the material of choice for jam-making for generations. It heats quickly and evenly, and the consistent wall thickness across this pan means heat is distributed without the localised hot spots that can cause fruit to scorch or caramelise unevenly. In a production context, this translates to fewer spoiled batches and more consistent results across repeated runs. The conical profile also keeps the working volume accessible — the rounded skirt angle allows a paddle or spoon to reach the full base of the mixture without difficulty.

From an operational standpoint, the design offers a few practical advantages worth noting:

• Rapid, even heat-up reduces time from prep to a rolling boil
• Consistent copper thickness minimises the risk of hot spots and scorching
• Wide flat base sits stably on gas burners during active stirring
• Conical shape helps preserve natural fruit colour by limiting excessive caramelisation
• Smooth copper interior is straightforward to clean between batches

This pan is suitable for gas and electric hobs but is not compatible with induction. It is worth bearing in mind that copper cookware requires periodic care — copper surfaces will tarnish with use and benefit from occasional polishing to maintain both appearance and performance. At 9 litres, this pan is well suited to small-batch production, recipe development, and artisan preserving operations. Sites producing at higher volume may find a larger-capacity pan a more practical fit.

If you are unsure whether this size is right for your output or want to discuss how copper pans fit into your production workflow, the team is happy to help you think it through before you commit.