Usage Suggestions

• Bravo de Esmolfe Apple Extra Jam with Cinnamon - 200g

  Toast and Bread: Start the day on a sweet and nutritious note by spreading the jam on whole-grain toast, cereal bread, or even oatmeal cookies. The combination of crunchy texture and fruity sweetness offers an energetic and delicious awakening.

  Yogurt and Oats: Enrich your plain yogurt or bowl of morning oats with a touch of this jam. In addition to adding a fruity flavor, it provides a balanced sweetness that perfectly complements the natural flavors.

  Biscuits and Cookies: Transform simple coconut cookies, cashew cookies, or chocolate cookies into delicious treats, using jam as a filling or topping. This is a great way to add a special touch to quick snacks or desserts.

  Crepes and Waffles: Elevate your crepes, waffles or pancakes with a generous layer of this jam. Top it off with fresh fruit and a touch of whipped cream for a truly delicious dessert or snack.

  Cheese Boards: When serving cheese boards, include Bravo de Esmolfe Apple Extra Jam with Cinnamon as a sweet contrast to the savory flavors of the aged cheeses. This combination creates a unique and sophisticated tasting experience.

  Sophisticated Appetizers: Create appetizers that surprise and delight, filling dates or dried figs with cream cheese and finishing with a sprinkle of jam. The mix of flavors and textures promises to delight your guests.

  Glazed Meats: Use the jam to glaze meats such as pork tenderloin or chicken breast during the last minutes of cooking. Caramelization adds a rich, complex layer of flavor that makes all the difference in the final dish.

  Salad Dressings: Innovate in salad dressings by mixing the jam with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a pinch of mustard. This sweet and slightly spicy dressing adds an unexpected and delicious touch to a variety of salads.

  Cheesecakes and Pies: Add a new dimension of flavor to your desserts by spreading a thin layer of the jam over the base of cheesecakes or apple pies. The fruity sweetness perfectly complements these classics.

  Layered Parfaits and Desserts: Create stunning parfaits with alternating layers of jam, fresh fruit, mascarpone cream and chocolate chip cookie pieces. This rich and elegant dessert is ideal for impressing on any special occasion.

• Strawberry Extra Jam with Mint - 200g

  Morning Toasts: Start the day by spreading a generous layer of jam on wholemeal toast or cereal bread, accompanied by a hot drink for a sweet and energetic awakening.

  Original Yogurt: Mix the jam into natural yogurt for a refreshing and flavor-filled snack, ideal for an afternoon break.

  Homemade Cake Filling: Use the jam as a filling for birthday cakes or chocolate cakes, providing a unique flavor and a delicious surprise with each slice.

  Dessert Topping: Excellent for adding a special touch to cheesecakes or pavlovas, decorating with some fresh mint leaves to enhance the flavor.

  Homemade Energy Bars: Add the jam to homemade cereal bars for an energetic snack, ideal for taking on trips or for a quick snack.

  Sweet Canapes: Create canapes using thin biscuits or mini crepes, spread with jam and adorned with a small mint leaf, perfect for events and receptions.

  Pancake Station: Offer a pancake station at brunch events, where guests can top their pancakes with extra strawberry-mint jam, among other options.

  Customized Desserts: Include jam as a filling or topping option in customizable desserts, allowing customers to choose how to complement their choices, whether in crepes, waffles or cakes.

  Jam Tasting: Offer a jam tasting experience, where strawberry and mint jam is used in different forms and presentations, highlighting its versatility.

  Drinks: Use the jam as a base for special drinks or cocktails, adding a sweet and aromatic note that will surprise your guests.

• Raspberry and Blackberry Extra Jam - 200g

  Gourmet Breakfast: Enrich your breakfast by spreading the jam on toast, croissants, or as a complement to pancakes and waffles, adding a layer of sophisticated flavor to the first meal of the day.

  Elevated Desserts: Transform simple desserts, such as cheesecakes or panna cotta, by applying a layer of this jam on top, creating a combination of flavors that will surprise and delight.

  Healthy Snacks: Spice up plain yogurts or smoothie bowls with a touch of this jam, adding natural sweetness and a burst of fruity flavor.

  Creative Snacks: Fill crepes or make sliced bread roll-ups with cream cheese and a layer of jam for a quick and delicious snack.

  Cheeses and Charcuterie: Create exceptional cheese and charcuterie boards, combining the jam with a selection of PDO cheeses and cold meats, offering a contrast of flavors that enhances the quality of the products.

  Innovative Snacks: Use as a base or topping on bruschetta and canapés, combining with goat cheese, walnuts, and arugula for an elegant and flavorful snack.

  Unique Main Dishes: Introduce an added dimension to sauces for white meats, like chicken or duck, by blending jam to create main dishes with a gourmet twist.

  Personalized Desserts: Develop exclusive desserts for your menu, using jam as a differentiating element in mousses, artisanal ice creams or unique cakes.

  Special Pairings: Try bold combinations, such as raspberry and blackberry jam with blue cheese, exploring the contrast between sweet/fruity and salty/creamy.

  Dish Decoration: Use jam not only as an ingredient but also as a decoration, applying it artistically to dishes to add color and texture.

  Cocktails and Drinks: Innovate in drinks and cocktails, incorporating jam to add unique depth and flavor, creating exclusive signatures for your establishment or event.

• Blueberry Extra Jam with Melissa

  Biscuits: Transform a simple snack into something special by spreading this jam on oatmeal cookies, coconut cookies, cashew cookies, or cookies enriched with chocolate. Perfect for an afternoon snack or a study break.

  Bread and Toast: Start the day with energy by spreading this jam on slices of cereal bread or whole grain toast. A delicious way to awaken your palate in the morning or for a comforting snack at night.

  Fresh Cheeses and Cottage Cheese: Create a sophisticated combination for a starter or snack, serving the jam as an accompaniment to fresh cheeses and cottage cheese. The sweetness of the blueberries and citron wonderfully complements the creaminess and smoothness of the cheeses.

  Chocolate Macarons and Cakes: Elevate the presentation and flavor of your desserts by using jam as a filling for chocolate macarons or cakes. An addition that promises to surprise and delight guests.

  Cheese and Tiramisu Desserts: Innovate traditional desserts by filling them with this jam. Whether in preparations with mascarpone cheese, quark or in the classic tiramisu, the addition of blueberry jam with citron introduces a vibrant and innovative touch.

  Assorted Pancakes: Offer a special breakfast or snack with pancakes covered or stuffed with this jam. It works wonderfully in American, oat or banana versions, providing a unique flavor experience.

  Chocolate and Red Fruit Cakes: Add a new dimension to your chocolate or red fruit cakes by incorporating a layer of blueberry jam with lemon balm. This addition not only enriches the flavor, but also gives it a visually attractive and elegant presentation.

• Red Pepper Chutney - 200g

  Red Meat Sauce: Transform an ordinary dinner into a gourmet experience by adding chutney to steaks, roasts, or grills. Its combination of sweetness and acidity highlights the depth of the meat.

  Gourmet Touch to Salads: A touch of chutney can revolutionize a simple salad, adding an extra layer of flavor. Try it in leafy green, chickpea or quinoa salads for a gourmet touch.

  Complement to Cured Cheeses: Elevate your cheese board by serving chutney alongside aged cheeses. The sweetness and acidity of the chutney cut through the richness of the cheese, creating a balance of flavors.

  Sushi Innovation: Add a note of creativity to sushi with a touch of chutney. Its acidity and sweetness are perfect to complement the delicate flavor of the fish.

  Surprising Appetizers: At events, transform simple appetizers like bruschetta, crostini or tacos by applying a layer of chutney. This touch not only makes them visually appealing but also irresistibly tasty.

  Pairing with Poultry, Pork and Beef: Use chutney as an innovative sauce or marinade for meat, offering an explosion of flavor that can rejuvenate classic dishes and bring a new tasting experience.

  Cod Appetizers: For special events, red pepper chutney serves as an excellent accompaniment to cod, whether shredded or roasted, adding a sophisticated touch and a wealth of flavors.

  Presentation: The presentation of dishes is often key. Use chutney not only as an ingredient but also as a decorative element in dishes, elevating the visual and taste experience with a touch of bright, vibrant red.

• Negrinha do Douro Olive Paste - 180g

  Gourmet Breakfast: Start the day with a touch of sophistication, spreading the spread on whole-grain toast or naturally fermented bread. Combine with sliced avocado for a nutritious and flavor-packed breakfast.

  Healthy Snacks: For a quick snack, spread the spread on vegan crackers or vegetable sticks like carrots and cucumbers. It's an excellent way to satisfy hunger between meals, keeping your diet healthy and tasty.

  Special Dinner: Transform an ordinary dinner into a gourmet experience by adding the spread to a homemade pizza base, before topping with your favorite ingredients. The unique flavor of the Negrinha do Douro olive will take pizza to a new level.

  Exquisite Appetizers: Create an elegant appetizer board, serving pasta alongside fine cheeses and charcuterie. It's a perfect introduction to any festive meal or special event.

  Brunch Buffet: At a brunch buffet, offer a station of artisan breads with olive spread as one of the side options. Also include flavored butters and jams so guests can create their own combinations.

  Creative Main Dishes: Use the paste to add a deep Mediterranean flavor to pasta sauces or as a filling for roast meats such as pork loin. The robust olive flavor perfectly complements meats and vegetables.

  Pies and Quiches: Innovate the filling of pies and quiches with the paste, creating a perfect harmony between the crunchy crust and the creamy and tasty filling.

  Salad Dressing: Mix the paste with balsamic vinegar and a little honey to create a rich, complex salad dressing, perfect for leafy greens or quinoa salads.

  Marinades and Sauces: Try adding the paste to meat marinades or as a base for barbecue sauces, offering a unique flavor and complexity that will surprise the most demanding palates.