Collection: Jams
Artisanal Italian jams online
Minnelea artisanal jams are produced in small batches in the Cilento (Campania), with seasonal Italian fruit, cane sugar and lemon juice — no pectins, no preservatives, no colourings, no added thickeners. Cooking happens vacuum-sealed at low temperature, a method that preserves the vibrant colour and fresh aroma of the fruit.
Our jars
What makes our jams artisanal
- No preservatives, no pectins, no colourings. Just fruit, cane sugar, lemon juice. Natural gelling comes from cooking time, not additives.
- Seasonal Italian fruit. Seasonal strawberries (May-June), Cilento white figs (August-September), blueberries (June), apricots (June-July). No fruit imported out of season.
- Vacuum-sealed low-temperature cooking. Below 60°C, compared to 100°C in traditional pot cooking. Preserves colour, aroma and structure of the fruit.
- Autoclave sterilisation. Professional food safety, perfect vacuum seal, no DIY risk.
- Retail jar 212 g in glass with twist-off cap. Once opened, store in the fridge and consume within 20 days.
How to use them
At breakfast on toasted bread, rusks, plain yogurt and pancakes. In pastry for tarts, cheesecake, biscuits and spoon desserts. In sweet-savoury pairings with cheeses (goat cheese, gorgonzola, buffalo ricotta) for antipasti and finger food. See our recipes for inspiration.
Jam vs marmalade: the legal difference
Under EU Regulation 2001/113, the term "marmalade" is reserved for products made from citrus fruit (oranges, lemons, mandarins, citrons). For figs, strawberries, blueberries, apricots the correct term is "jam" (extra if the fruit content is at least 45% of the product). Ours go beyond this threshold: strawberries are at 50%, apricots at 65%.
Shipping and gifts
Shipping in 24-48 hours throughout Italy. For a curated gourmet gift, see the Minnelea Gift Kits with gift boxes and greeting cards included.
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