Summers in Palma take on a special flavor when those Mallorcans or foreigners living abroad return and make a mandatory stop at Ca’n Joan de S’Aigo to take home our traditional ensaimada. With more than 300 years of history, we know that each summer an ensaimada in Palma becomes the sweet memory that no one wants to forget.
The ensaimada: a Mallorcan treasure
The Mallorcan ensaimada is, without a doubt, the most emblematic pastry of our island. At Ca’n Joan de S’Aigo, we ferment each dough with care and patience, achieving that light and fluffy texture that characterizes the best ensaimadas in Palma. Our method relies on:
- Quality pork lard, which gives the unmistakable flavor sought by both tourists and residents.
- Hand laminating: each turn of the dough is done carefully so that the layers are thin and delicate.
- Daily baking: only in this way do we ensure that each ensaïmada arrives at your table warm and full of flavor.
The ritual of taking an ensaimada in summer
Taking home a traditional Mallorcan ensaimada is not just buying a pastry; it is already part of a summer ritual.
After a stroll through the center’s streets, many visitors step through the door of Ca’n Joan de S’Aigo. They choose filled ensaimadas (with pumpkin jam, apricot, sobrasada custard, or chocolate) or the classic plain version, perfect for sharing. And while they wait, they can’t resist refreshing themselves with one of our artisanal ice creams.
Others, in order to secure the best souvenir, choose to place an advance order for their ensaimadas in Palma, making sure they arrive fresh and warm just before boarding a plane or getting into the car.
How to preserve your Ca’n Joan de S’Aigo ensaimada in summer
We know that quality is essential, so we recommend these simple steps to ensure your traditional ensaimada arrives perfectly wherever you go:
- Sealed packaging: our take-away ensaïmadas are packed in boxes that protect their shape and prevent moisture.
- Moderate temperature: keep the box out of the refrigerator, in a cool, dry place. If traveling by car, avoid leaving it in direct sun.
- Gentle reheating: if you want to restore that just-baked touch, place it in the oven for a few minutes at a low temperature (around 150 °C). This way, you’ll recover its fluffy texture and pork-lard aroma.
With these care tips, your ensaïmada will maintain its essence days after leaving Ca’n Joan de S’Aigo, guaranteeing you the same Mallorcan experience even when you’re far away.
Visit Ca’n Joan de S’Aigo and take home your ensaimada this summer
If you want an authentic taste of Mallorca to remember your vacation, don’t miss the opportunity to take home one of our ensaimadas in Palma. Come to any of our locations and discover why every summer we are a must-stop destination for Mallorcans returning home and for anyone visiting the island for the first time.
Ca’n Joan de S’Aigo awaits you with your ensaïmada, so you can have the sweetest memory of summer.
Come and take yours before bidding farewell to Mallorca.
