Savina Gozo – Bajtrija – Prickly Pear Jam from Malta

Description

Savina Bajtrija (Prickly Pear Jam) captures the unmistakable taste of a Maltese summer. Made from sun-ripened prickly pears — known locally as bajtar tax-xewk — this vibrant jam is enriched with the natural sweetness of melon and lifted with a gentle twist of lemon for balance.

Grown under the intense Mediterranean sun across Gozo’s stone-terraced landscape, prickly pears thrive in Malta’s dry climate and coastal air. Their deep colour and naturally aromatic pulp give this preserve its distinctive character — bright, slightly exotic, and unmistakably island-born.

Prepared with 44g of fruit per 100g of product, this jam delivers generous fruit content and authentic texture. It pairs beautifully with fresh bread, pastries, yogurt, and cheese boards, bringing the warmth of Malta’s islands to the table in every spoonful.