Benamiel Fig Jam from the Sierra de Grazalema Cádiz, 280g

Benamiel Fig Jam from the Sierra de Grazalema, 280g

At Benamiel, we believe in tradition and in the purity of authentic flavors. Our Fig Jam is a gastronomic jewel made with carefully selected figs from the Sierra de Grazalema, capturing all their natural sweetness and texture in each jar.

We elaborate our jam in an artisanal way, without preservatives or artificial additives, to keep intact the properties and intense flavor of the ripe fig. Its creamy texture with small pieces of fruit and seeds give it a unique character, with a perfect balance between sweetness and natural freshness.

Benamiel brand fig jam is an artisanal product that captures the essence of the Sierra de Grazalema, a region in the province of Cadiz known for its climate and biodiversity. This jam is distinguished by the quality of its ingredients, using ripe and high quality figs to achieve a natural and concentrated flavor.

Main Features

• Ingredients: Figs from the Sierra de Grazalema and sugar. It is often made without added preservatives or coloring, thus preserving the purity of the fruit’s flavor.

• Texture: It usually has a dense and unctuous texture, with visible pieces of the fig pulp, which gives it a more rustic and authentic experience.

• Taste: It is a sweet and intense flavor, with hints of honey and earth, characteristic of ripe figs. It is not excessively cloying, as the sweetness of the fruit is balanced by a natural acidity.

Food Pairing and Culinary Uses

Fig jam is a very versatile product that goes beyond the simple breakfast. It combines perfectly with a wide variety of foods, both sweet and savory.

• With cheeses: It is the pairing par excellence. It is the ideal companion for goat cheeses, cured or semi-cured cheeses, blue cheeses, and the famous sheep cheese from the Sierra de Grazalema.

• For breakfasts and snacks: Perfect for spreading on toast, rustic breads, or to accompany yogurts and pancakes.

• In savory cooking: It can be used to glaze pork, duck or lamb. It is also an excellent ingredient for sweet and sour sauces.

• In confectionery: It is used as a filling for cakes, cookies or pies.

Origin

The figs used in this jam come from the Sierra de Grazalema, a natural region that offers an ideal microclimate for fig cultivation, which results in a fruit with a very concentrated flavor and aroma. The artisanal elaboration of the jam seeks to maintain that quality, making each jar a sample of the terroir of Cadiz.