Features
- Type: artisan extra jam.
- Ingredients: prickly pears, cane sugar, lemon juice. Gelling agent: pectin (E440ii).
- Fruit used: 60 g of prickly pears per 100 g of product.
- Total sugars: 56 g per 100 g of finished product.
- Taste: sweet and tropical, with the fresh, fruity notes typical of ripe prickly pears.
- Pack size: 350 g glass jar.
- Origin: Italy – Sicily.
- Availability: all year round (January–December).
- Storage: in a cool, dry place, away from light.
- Produced and packed at the Neromonte plant, Via Sant’Onofrio 19/A, Aci Sant’Antonio (CT).
Discover the authentic taste of AranciaDoc® Prickly Pear Extra Jam, a sweet Mediterranean experience that holds the warmth and vitality of Sicily in every teaspoon.
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Prickly Pear Extra Jam description
AranciaDoc® Prickly Pear Extra Jam captures the most authentic soul of Sicily.
Made from fruit grown under the island’s sun and picked at just the right degree of ripeness, it is handcrafted with natural ingredients only: prickly pears, sugar and lemon juice.
Its velvety texture and unmistakable fragrance make it perfect for anyone looking for a genuine, Mediterranean taste experience.
Discover all the AranciaDoc® typical Sicilian fruit jams, handcrafted to bring the authentic, natural flavours of the island to your table.
Nutritional information
Prickly pears are a valuable source of fibre, vitamins (C and B group) and minerals such as potassium and magnesium, which help to:
- improve digestion and support bowel regularity;
- keep blood sugar levels in balance;
- support the immune system and cardiovascular health.
Nutrition declaration, average values per 100 g of product:
- Energy: 986 kJ – 232 kcal
- Fat: 0.1 g (of which saturates 0.0 g)
- Carbohydrate: 59.0 g (of which sugars 56.0 g)
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Salt: 0.0 g
A concentrate of sweetness and wellbeing, a symbol of the Sicilian land.
In the kitchen
AranciaDoc® Prickly Pear Extra Jam is ideal:
- to go with breakfast on bread, biscuits or rusks;
- to fill cakes, tarts and spoon desserts;
- served with fresh or mature cheeses, creating a perfect balance between sweet and savoury;
- to garnish yoghurt, cheesecake and artisan ice cream.
A versatile ingredient that brings the colours and scents of the Mediterranean to your table.
Frequently asked questions
- How does it differ from marmalade?
Jams are made from fruit other than citrus and contain a larger amount of pulp. - Can I use it in savoury pairings?
Yes, it goes perfectly with cheeses and gourmet dishes. - Is prickly pear jam suitable for children?
Certainly, thanks to its natural sweetness. - Where can I buy extra prickly pear jam online?
At AranciaDoc, a portal dedicated to the online sale of typical Sicilian products, shipped from Sicily.
Shipping and delivery
Shipping to Italy is free if your order includes a box of citrus fruit, or from €29 of products; otherwise it costs €9.90. For some smaller islands and hard-to-reach areas there is a surcharge, which we calculate from the postcode.
At checkout you can add delivery to your floor (€5) or delivery by appointment (€4).