Simple ingredients. Deep flavour.

This cherry jam comes from the quiet hills of Alentejo, Portugal, where Vale do Mestre, a small artisan producer, makes jams the old-fashioned way: with ripe local fruit, a bit of sugar, and a few warm spices.

That’s it. No preservatives, no artificial pectin, no shortcuts - just natural ingredients and time. The cherries are picked at their best and slowly cooked to preserve their full flavour. The result is a jam that tastes like real fruit, not something made in a lab. It’s rich, slightly tart, and gently spiced - the kind of thing that reminds you what jam is supposed to be.

What sets Vale do Mestre apart is their commitment to tradition. Each batch is small, and the process is hands-on. When you buy from producers like this, you’re supporting a way of making food that’s becoming increasingly rare - one that values quality over quantity and flavour over shelf life.

Enjoy this jam on toast, stirred into yogurt, or paired with soft cheeses like ricotta or goat’s cheese. It also works beautifully in baking - try it in a simple sponge cake or as a filling for thumbprint cookies.

If you’re looking for something honest, made with care, and full of real fruit taste, this cherry jam is a good place to start.