Convento dos Cardaes Pumpkin Jam 250 ml

Convento dos Cardaes Pumpkin Jam 250 ml is a Portuguese pumpkin jam from Lisbon, from the 17th century Convento dos Cardaes. Doce de abóbora is a classic of Portuguese homes and the jam every cheese board in Portugal is waiting for.

Flavour and texture

Pumpkin jam is smooth and golden, with a mellow, honeyed sweetness. In Portugal it is often scented with cinnamon or lemon and sometimes studded with walnuts.

Food pairing

Serve it with fresh or cured cheese: requeijão, a Queijo de Azeitão or a mature Serra da Estrela. It is also lovely on toast. Pour a tawny Port or a Moscatel de Setúbal.

About the Convento dos Cardaes

The Convento dos Cardaes, on Rua do Século in Lisbon, was founded in 1681 for Discalced Carmelite nuns and came through the 1755 earthquake. Since the late 19th century it has been home to an institution caring for women with special needs, with the help of Dominican sisters. Its jams and biscuits are sold to support the house, so every jar does a little good.

Good to know

• Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, keep it in the fridge and enjoy within a few weeks.
• 250 ml jar.
• A gift with a story from old Lisbon. Pick it up at our shop in Graça.