Convento dos Cardaes Red Berry and Balsamic Jam 250 ml

Convento dos Cardaes Red Berry and Balsamic Jam 250 ml is a Portuguese jam from Lisbon, made at the 17th-century Convento dos Cardaes. It is the jar we reach for when a cheese board needs a little colour, or when plain toast needs a little drama.

Flavour and texture

Red fruits give this jam a deep, jammy sweetness, and the balsamic vinegar adds a gentle, winey tang that keeps every spoonful lively. It is less sugary in feel than a classic berry jam, which is exactly why it works so well with savoury food.

Food pairing

Serve it with fresh goat's cheese, an aged sheep's milk cheese or a slice of roast pork. On the drinks side, a fruity Douro red or a glass of tawny port is a happy match.

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.