Convento dos Cardaes Orange Jam, Laranja do Monte 250 ml

Convento dos Cardaes Orange Jam, Laranja do Monte 250 ml is a Portuguese jam from Lisbon, made at the 17th-century Convento dos Cardaes. Open it for a slow Sunday breakfast or spoon it onto a simple sponge cake.

Flavour and texture

Laranja do monte means orange from the hills. This is a sunny, rounded orange jam, sweet and juicy, with the fresh citrus perfume that makes Portuguese oranges so loved. Gentler than a bitter marmalade, it suits every member of the family.

Food pairing

Try it with queijo fresco or requeijão, plain yogurt, toast, or a slice of pão de ló. A glass of Moscatel de Setúbal or a white port makes a lovely companion.

About Convento dos Cardaes

The Convento dos Cardaes stands on Rua do Século, between Bairro Alto and Príncipe Real. It was founded in 1681 for Carmelite nuns and came through the 1755 earthquake with its gilded chapel and Dutch tile panels intact. Its small shop sells jams and biscuits made at the convent, and the house still welcomes young adults with special needs.

Good to know

• Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, keep it in the fridge and enjoy within a few weeks.
• 250 ml glass jar.
• A sweet souvenir of Lisbon to take home. Pick it up at our shop in Graça.