Description
Organic jam of Fiorone figs, grown on the farm in Puglia.
Fioroni are the first crop of the fig tree, ripening in early summer, and they are among the crops grown on Luisa Pantaleo’s estate at Fasano, along the coastal dunes of Puglia. The figs are cut, wetted with lemon juice, mixed with cane sugar and cooked slowly over a low flame, then blended, jarred and pasteurised. The declared ingredients are organic Fiorone figs, organic cane sugar and organic lemons. The result is a soft, amber jam with the sweetness of fresh fig and a light citrus lift.
For restaurants and chefs. Fig jam is a natural partner for the cheese course. Serve it with spicy or semi-aged cheeses such as pecorino and caciocavallo, use it to glaze white meats and game, or spoon it into the base of rustic tarts. A teaspoon next to a slice of cured ham turns a simple starter into a plated one. The fruit-forward profile with modest acidity holds its shape on the plate, so it can be portioned in advance for service.
For specialty and Italian stores. Fiorone figs are a regional speciality that shoppers abroad rarely find in a jar, which makes this jam a discovery item next to the more common berry jams. Staff can tell a short story: an early-summer fig, grown and cooked on one organic farm in Puglia. It sells alongside cheeses and crackers, and it suits gift baskets and the breakfast table alike. It keeps for 36 months from production, a comfortable margin for a seasonal story sold all year.
Specs: 230 g, case of 6, shelf life 36 months, organic, Puglia (Italy).
Allergens: none declared by the producer.
