Extra Virgin Olive Oil Jam Recipe

A special touch for your dishes that will captivate those who love the mix of sweet and savory.

Extra virgin olive oil is a staple of the Mediterranean diet and can be used in countless ways: from drizzled on toast to frying, stews, preserves, and as a dressing for salads and other dishes. And, of course, it's not immune to culinary innovation. Recently, we've started to see derived products like olive oil jam, a spreadable extra virgin olive oil cream that astonishes with the delicious blend of the "liquid gold" and the sweetness of sugar.

The mix of sweet and bitter flavors, sugar and oil, will surprise you. Learn how to make olive oil jam in just a few minutes and in the simplest way. Take note!

Which oil should you use for olive oil jam?

The star ingredient is olive oil, so choose an extra virgin variety that you prefer, from a robust Picual to a milder variety.

Ingredients for Extra Virgin Olive Oil Jam

• For the syrup, we need 75 milliliters of water and 25 grams of sugar.
• 15 grams of cornstarch (cornflour).
• 250 milliliters of water.
• 125 milliliters of extra virgin olive oil.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes.

Preparation Process

Once we have all the ingredients ready, it's time to hit the stove!

Start by heating the ingredients for the syrup in a saucepan. Bring it to a boil and let it thicken slightly until it reaches a fine thread consistency. If you take some with your fingers dipped in water, you'll see that it forms soft threads that break easily.

Meanwhile, we can prepare the rest of the olive oil jam recipe. To do this, we need to dissolve the cornstarch in water. It’s best to do this in cold water, as cornstarch blends more easily than in hot water. Once we have a smooth, lump-free paste, let it cook over low heat. Once it reaches a thick custard consistency, remove it from the heat.

Allow the syrup and the cornstarch mixture (now cooked) to cool down a bit.

When they are warm to the touch, combine the two parts: the syrup and the cornstarch mixture. Gradually, while stirring constantly, incorporate the extra virgin olive oil.

If there are any lumps and you want to smooth them out, you can blend the jam.

With these simple steps, you now have your extra virgin olive oil jam! As you can see, it’s a very easy recipe that doesn’t take much time to make. On the other hand, if you want organic olive oil jam, use Organic EVOO and organic cane sugar.

Keep It Fresh in a Jar

Olive oil jam is a delicate and perishable product, so consume it within the days following its preparation. Pack it in glass jars (opaque ones are better) and seal the lid tightly to prevent oxygen from getting in. Store it preferably in a dry and cool place, not the refrigerator. Just like with storing olive oil, keep your jam away from light and heat.

Uses for Olive Oil Jam

Toast with Olive Oil Jam

It's a star combination and a great alternative for those who love bread with oil or jam. The perfect breakfast with a latte and a piece of fruit.

On Canapés

Let your imagination soar. Here are some of our favorites:

With Brie cheese and olive oil jam

With Goose Foie Gras

With sardine, piquillo pepper, and shavings of aged cheese

Beet hummus topped with EVOO butter

With dark chocolate ice cream

A delightful combo for a gourmet dessert

Olive oil prices at the source.

Olive oil prices in supermarkets.

Buying and selling olive oil wholesale (in bulk and bottled).