Why Mymouné Lebanese Jams Are Among the Finest Artisan Preserves You Can Buy

Few foods have the power to transform an everyday breakfast or cheeseboard quite like a truly exceptional artisan jam. While supermarket shelves are filled with mass-produced preserves, there are only a handful of producers who still make their products with the same care, patience and respect for ingredients that generations before them would recognise.

One of those producers is Mymouné.

Handcrafted in the mountain village of Ain El Kabou at the foot of Mount Sannine in Lebanon, Mymouné has spent more than 35 years producing award-winning jams, preserves and traditional delicacies using recipes that celebrate the country’s remarkable fruit and culinary heritage. Every jar reflects a philosophy of simplicity: exceptional fruit, traditional methods and outstanding flavour.

If you love discovering artisan foods that are genuinely different, Mymouné deserves a place in your kitchen.

What Makes Mymouné Different?

The difference becomes obvious from the moment you open the jar.

Many commercial jams rely on high sugar levels and heavily processed fruit to achieve consistency. Mymouné takes a very different approach. The fruit is carefully selected by hand, cooked slowly in small batches and left to retain its natural flavour, aroma and texture wherever possible. This traditional process creates preserves that taste remarkably fresh and authentic.

The company was founded in 1989 with a mission to preserve Lebanon’s rich food traditions while supporting local growers and celebrating the country’s exceptional seasonal produce. What began as a small family business has grown into one of Lebanon’s best-known artisan food brands, supplying delicatessens, luxury retailers, chefs and five-star hotels around the world.

More Fruit, More Flavour

One of the reasons Mymouné products taste so distinctive is their exceptionally high fruit content.

Many varieties contain significantly more fruit than standard supermarket jams, allowing the natural sweetness and flavour of the fruit to shine rather than relying on excessive sugar. Some products contain fruit levels as high as 74%, far above many commercially produced preserves.

The result is a preserve that tastes cleaner, fresher and far more balanced.

Award-Winning Quality

Quality has always been at the heart of Mymouné.

Since 2005, the company has won numerous Great Taste Awards in the UK, receiving recognition for products including Mulberry Preserve, Sundried Fig Preserve, Rose Syrup, Pomegranate Molasses and Sumac. These awards are judged through blind tasting by food experts, making them one of the most respected accolades in the speciality food industry.

When you choose Mymouné, you’re choosing a producer whose products have been recognised not only by customers but also by independent food professionals.

A Taste of Lebanon in Every Jar

Lebanese cuisine is renowned for making the very best of fresh, seasonal ingredients, and Mymouné reflects that tradition perfectly.

Its range includes beautifully crafted preserves and jams made from fruits and flowers that have been enjoyed throughout the Eastern Mediterranean for generations.

Among the most popular are:

• Fresh Fig Jam – made from fresh green figs for a lighter, fresher flavour with real pieces of fruit.
• Three Citrus Marmalade – a vibrant blend of citrus fruits offering the perfect balance of sweetness and gentle bitterness.
• Rose Petal Jam – wonderfully fragrant and floral, ideal with yoghurt, pastries or afternoon tea.
• Mulberry Preserve – rich, naturally fruity and one of Mymouné’s earliest award-winning products.
• Candied Bitter Orange Peel – an elegant accompaniment to cheese, desserts and baking.

Each one offers a completely different tasting experience while remaining unmistakably artisan.

Beyond Toast – Delicious Ways to Enjoy Mymouné

While Mymouné jams are exceptional on warm toast or freshly baked croissants, they are far more versatile than many people realise.

Try serving them:

• alongside Brie, Camembert or mature Cheddar on a cheeseboard
• spooned over thick Greek yoghurt with toasted nuts
• folded into porridge or overnight oats
• spread through sponge cakes or pastries
• as a filling for thumbprint biscuits
• with burrata, Parma ham and rocket
• glazed over roast duck, lamb or pork
• served with pâté or foie gras for an elegant sweet-and-savoury pairing

A single jar can elevate breakfasts, desserts, entertaining and special occasions alike.

Why Our Favourite Is the Fresh Fig Jam

If you’re trying Mymouné for the first time, we recommend starting with its outstanding Fresh Fig Jam.

Unlike many fig jams made from dried fruit, this preserve is produced using fresh green figs, giving it a noticeably lighter texture, brighter flavour and beautiful pieces of fruit throughout. It pairs effortlessly with cheeses, charcuterie, artisan bread and pastries and has quickly become one of our customers’ favourite gourmet preserves.

It’s one of those rare products that feels equally luxurious on a weekend breakfast table or served as part of an elegant dinner party.

A Beautiful Gourmet Gift

Luxury food is often at its best when shared.

Mymouné’s beautifully presented jars make thoughtful gifts for birthdays, Christmas, housewarmings and dinner parties, while also adding something distinctive to gourmet hampers.

For anyone who enjoys discovering authentic artisan producers, these preserves offer something refreshingly different from familiar supermarket brands.

Why Buy Mymouné from The Good Food Network?

At The Good Food Network, we’ve spent nearly three decades searching for exceptional artisan producers whose products genuinely deserve a place in our collection.

We choose foods that offer outstanding flavour, authentic provenance and superb value for discerning food lovers.

When you order from us, you’ll enjoy:

• Carefully selected luxury foods from trusted artisan producers
• Secure online ordering
• Fast UK delivery
• Free mainland UK delivery on orders over £50
• Friendly customer service from a specialist gourmet food retailer

Whether you’re treating yourself, creating an unforgettable cheeseboard or searching for a thoughtful gourmet gift, our carefully selected Mymouné range offers an authentic taste of Lebanon that is difficult to find elsewhere in the UK.

Discover the Mymouné Collection

Great artisan food doesn’t need complicated ingredients—just exceptional produce, traditional craftsmanship and a passion for doing things properly.

That’s exactly what you’ll find in every jar of Mymouné.

Explore our collection today and discover why these award-winning Lebanese jams and preserves have become favourites with chefs, food lovers and anyone who believes that the simplest pleasures are often the most memorable.