PACK 3 Traditional Jams - Portuguese Guitar - Gift from Portugal

Flavors That Tell Stories: Serving Suggestions for Each Jam

meia.dúzia®’s artisanal jams are more than just sweet spreads—they are versatile ingredients that elevate any culinary experience. They pair creatively with both Portuguese and international dishes, classic desserts, fine cheeses, and even surprising cocktails. This section offers pairing suggestions for each jam in the PACK, helping you explore their unique characteristics and apply them in sweet, savory, and unexpected moments.

Rocha Pear Extra Jam with Muscat Wine

Delicate and aromatic, this jam combines Rocha Pear from the Oeste region (PDO)—one of Portugal’s most iconic fruits—with the intensity of Douro Muscat wine. Its elegant flavor suits contrasting combinations, adding refinement to savory recipes, desserts, cheese boards, and aromatic cocktails.

• Mini tarts with sausage and Chèvre cheese: The smoky richness of sausage and creamy acidity of goat cheese are perfectly balanced by the pear and Muscat jam.
• Rocha Pear Soufflé: Highlights the fruit and the floral notes of the Muscat wine, enhancing the lightness of the soufflé.
• Azeitão Cheese (PDO): The buttery texture and intense flavor of sheep cheese contrast beautifully with the pear’s freshness.
• Arugula salad with walnuts and blue cheese: The jam softens the pungency of the blue cheese and balances the bitterness of the greens.
• Tarte Tatin: Enhances the caramelized apple flavor with Muscat wine notes.
• Brie Cheese: Pairs beautifully with the aromatic pear and the sweet wine undertone.
• Pear Margarita: A fresh and fragrant cocktail combining tequila, lime juice, and this Rocha Pear and Muscat jam as a sweet base—perfect for a Portuguese-inspired evening.

Algarve Orange Extra Jam with Madeira Wine

This jam blends the citrus freshness of Algarve Orange (PGI) with the depth of Madeira Wine, known for its aged character and notes of dried fruits and honey. The result is a complex profile, ideal for enriching recipes, contrasting flavors, and creating signature cocktails.

• Roast duck with orange reduction: The jam used as a sauce base adds brightness and depth to the dish.
• Portuguese Orange Roll: As a topping or filling, it intensifies the citrus with a refined wine touch.
• Nisa Cheese (PDO): The citrus acidity balances the firm, savory profile of this sheep’s milk cheese.
• Spaghetti with shrimp and garlic: A citrus-wine finishing touch that elevates the dish.
• Apricot Cake: A fruity glaze that enhances flavor and adds shine.
• Feta Cheese: The salty acidity pairs perfectly with Algarve Orange jam in a refreshing appetizer.
• Orange & Rum Old Fashioned: Aged rum, bitters, and a touch of Algarve Orange and Madeira Wine jam make for an elegant cocktail with sweet, citrus, and lightly oxidized notes—ideal with cheeses or meats.

Blueberry Extra Jam with Vanilla and Fortified Wine

Intense, aromatic, and bold, this jam blends northern Portuguese blueberries with vanilla and a refined touch of Port Wine. The richness of the fruit, the smooth spice, and the wine’s depth make it ideal for creative desserts, bold cheese boards, and signature cocktails.

• Rice pudding with blueberry jam: Reinvented with fruity acidity and the depth of Port Wine.
• Pastel de Nata with blueberry: Transformed into a gourmet dessert with new layers of flavor.
• Serra da Estrela Cheese (PDO): Its creamy intensity finds contrast in the fruity sweetness.
• American-style pancakes with blueberry: A refined alternative to traditional syrup with greater depth.
• Pavlova: Adds colorful and flavorful layers to the light meringue base.
• Roquefort Cheese: A bold contrast between sweet and pungent saltiness—ideal for cheese lovers.
• Blue Port Tonic: A twist on the classic Port & Tonic, with gin, tonic water, and a generous spoon of blueberry jam. Refreshing, visually striking, and layered with deep, lasting flavors.

A Collection of Portuguese Flavors with Endless Possibilities

Each traditional jam in this PACK offers a journey through the Portuguese palate—from countryside to coast, from heritage to modernity. Their versatility allows for unexpected culinary experiences, in both sweet and savory dishes, with cheeses from around the world, and even in signature cocktails.

This is more than a set of jams: it’s a curated selection of traditional Portuguese flavors, designed to surprise those who appreciate the art of fine food and drink. Perfect to taste the Flavors of Portugal, as a souvenir from Portugal, or as creative inspiration, this PACK offers countless ways to savor Portugal with sophistication and innovation.

Origins with the Taste of Portugal: From North to South, Including the Islands

The PACK 3 Traditional Jams – Portuguese Guitar by meia.dúzia® is more than a tasting experience—it's a geographical journey through the most traditional flavors of Portugal. Each jam is carefully crafted with ingredients from distinct and certified regions, reflecting the diversity of our territory—from the northern mountains and central-western plains, to the Atlantic coast of the Algarve and the Madeira Islands.

Rocha Pear from the Oeste Region (PDO) – The Queen Fruit of Portugal’s West Coast

Rocha Pear from the Oeste region (PDO) is a 100% Portuguese variety, grown in the municipalities of Torres Vedras, Cadaval, and Bombarral. This production area along the Central Western Coast benefits from clay-limestone soils and a mild Atlantic climate with warm summers and humid winters. These unique conditions, combined with the expertise of local farming communities, give the pear its remarkable balance of acidity, sweetness, and crisp texture.

This fruit, with Protected Designation of Origin, is an icon of Portuguese fruit growing and plays a key role in national exports. Rocha Pear represents traditional agricultural Portugal, with quality certification and a deep connection to the land.

Algarve Orange (PGI) – Sunshine in Every Slice

Algarve Orange (PGI) grows in the south of Portugal, between mountains and sea, where over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and mild temperatures create perfect conditions for citrus farming. These oranges are known for their thin skin, vibrant color, high juice content, and intense sweetness, and are recognized among the best in the world.

Grown in Silves, Tavira, Faro, and Loulé, this orange is certified with Protected Geographical Indication and symbolizes the freshness and fertility of the Algarve region. This ingredient brings the warmth of southern Portugal into the jam, delivering a citrus flavor balanced by sweet and winey notes.

Blueberries from Vila Nova de Famalicão – Small Fruits from the North

The blueberries in this jam are grown on our family farm in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Braga district, in Northern Portugal. This region, with its humid climate and fertile soil, is ideal for producing these antioxidant-rich berries, known for their deep blue-violet color and sweet-tart flavor.

The Duke variety used in this recipe is fleshy, fragrant, and naturally protected by a silvery-white bloom that keeps the berries fresh and intact. This ingredient represents the agricultural strength of Northern Portugal and the family care behind the cultivation of high-quality small fruits.

Moscatel from the Douro – From the Douro Valley to Floral Elegance

Moscatel from the Douro is a fortified wine produced mainly in the Favaios area, in the heart of the Alto Douro Wine Region—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Made from the Moscatel Galego Branco grape, it’s known for its intense orange blossom aroma, hints of honey, and light citrus notes.

This wine region, stretching along the Douro River across terraced slopes, is synonymous with tradition, natural beauty, and winemaking excellence. The Muscat wine adds aromatic sophistication to the pear jam, signed by the deep Douro Valley.

Madeira Wine – A Treasure from the Islands

Exclusively produced on Madeira Island, Madeira Wine (Malvasia variety) is one of the world’s most famous fortified wines, aged under unique temperature and humidity conditions. From the sweet and fruity Malvasia grape, it develops rich flavors of dried fruits, caramel, and spices, pairing exceptionally with the citrus profile of orange jam.

With centuries of history and international recognition, this wine is a symbol of Portuguese island viticulture and gives the jam an exotic, warm, and historic character.

Port Wine – The Icon of the Douro

Port Wine is produced in the world’s oldest demarcated wine region—the Douro Valley. Fortified and aged in wooden barrels in Vila Nova de Gaia, it is known for its sweetness, depth, and notes of dried fruits, chocolate, and spices.

This globally appreciated Portuguese wine enriches the blueberry jam with a complex, smooth, and enveloping profile. It embodies the soul of Portuguese winemaking and strengthens the product’s connection to the country’s tradition and excellence.

Discover Portugal in Three Jams

This PACK brings together fruit from the Oeste, Algarve, and Northern Portugal, combined with wines from the Douro Valley and Madeira Island. Tasting these jams is like traveling across the country—from rural orchards to terraced vineyards, through the sunny southern coast and the wine history of the islands. A true flavor map of Portugal, both authentic and traditional.