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Located on the Carrera San Jerónimo, between the Puerta del Sol and the Paseo del Prado, Casa Mira was founded in 1842 by the intrepid Luis Mira. Originally from the town of Jijona in Alicante, Luis would set out for Madrid around Christmas to sell his turrones in the Plaza Mayor. Unfortunately, he would never make it that far as his products would sell out along the way. 172 years later, this historic store has remained pretty much unchanged. The Spanish Royal Warrant, granted by Queen Isabel II, hangs above old glass cases filled with the traditional handmade nougat (turrón) and candies this charming shop is famous for. This rectangular shop is lined with shoulder-level wood and glass cases that follow the lines of the burgundy brocade-covered walls. On the back wall, a solemn portrait of Luis Mira keeps watch over the daily comings and goings. It’s a tidy place that resoundingly echoes the last century.
While these confections are traditionally for Christmas, most of the varieties are available here year-round. The turrones are sold by weight. |
CASA MIRA Sugar Coated Almonds 200g
Oval in shape with a smooth polished white surface from the sugar coating which covers it. Mainly sweet flavor and crunchy texture.
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
CASA MIRA 'Torta Imperial' Nougat 2 x 200 g
An artisan turron handmade by Casa Mira from highest grade Marcona almonds.
A traditional Christmas sweet in Spain which is delicious with a glass of Moscatel.
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
CASA MIRA Assorted Candied Fruit 900 g
100% handmade, premium quality, no additives, no preservatives elaborated by Casa Mira since 1842. Oranges, tangerines, peaches, pears, pineapple and watermelon.
The master baker Luis Mira, who came to Madrid from Jijona (Alicante) at middle XIX century, opened this store which is still famed today for its traditionally made candies and nougats.
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
CASA MIRA Handmade Polvorones 350 g
Typical Christmas sweet cake made with flour, lard, sugar, cinnamon and sesame, and baked in the oven.
100% handmade, premium quality, no additives, no preservatives, elaborated by Casa Mira since 1842.
Here polvorones are hand-wrapping with red, white and blue squares of paper. Freshly laid out on the old wooden counter, this simple gesture captured the age-old tradition of these typical Spanish Christmas treats.
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
CASA MIRA Marron Glace 400 g
100% handmade, premium quality, no additives, no preservatives elaborated by Casa Mira since 1842.
Individually wrapped in a special role for this type of candy.
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CASA MIRA Handmade Marzipan 400 g
100% handmade, supreme quality, no additives, no preservatives, elaborated by Casa Mira since 1842.
The master baker Luis Mira, who came to Madrid from Jijona (Alicante) at middle XIX Century, opened this store which is still famed today for its traditionally made candies and turrón (Spanish nougat).
WORLWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
CASA MIRA Candied Tangerines 400 g
The master baker Luis Mira, who came to Madrid from Jijona (Alicante) at middle XIX Century, opened this store, which is still famed today for its traditionally made candies and turrón (Spanish nougat).
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
CASA MIRA Turron de Cadiz Nougat
Large marzipan sweet (made with Marcona almonds and sugar), filled with crystalized yolk and candied pumpkin formed into a special shape resembling a chest.
100% handmade, supreme quality, no additives, no preservatives, elaborated by Casa Mira since 1842.
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
CASA MIRA Candied Fruit Nougat 500 g
Founded in 1842 by Luis Mira, this historic store has remained pretty much unchanged. The Spanish Royal Warrant, granted by Queen Isabel II, hangs above old glass cases filled with the traditional handmade nougat (turrón) and candies this charming shop is famous for.
Shipping weight: 600 g
Shipping not included ▶
CASA MIRA Hazelnut Nougat 300 g
A soft confectionery made by cooking sugar and honey, adding and kneading in roasted hazelnuts and egg white.
WORLWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
CASA MIRA Alicante Nougat 300 g
100% handmade, premium quality, no additives, no preservativas and vacuum packed, elaborated by Casa Mira since 1842.
Turrón de Alicante PGI
WORLWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
CASA MIRA Glorias de Jijona 400 g
Marzipan and egg yolk wrapped in icing sugar and handrolled.
100% handmade, premium quality, no additives, no preservatives elaborated by Casa Mira since 1842.
WORLWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
CASA MIRA Guirlache Nougat 300 g
Sweet with a shiny dark brown color, handmade by Casa Mira with toasted almonds pressed into a medium-sized tablet, with melted sugar. It has a flavor of mild caramel and toasted almonds, with aniseed notes.
The color is an almost transparent brown and shiny. The texture is hard due to the solidified sugar.
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
CASA MIRA Almond Jijona Nougat 300 g
A soft confectionery made by cooking sugar and honey, adding and kneading in roasted almonds and egg white.
Turron de Jijona PGI.
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
CASA MIRA Walnut Yolks 400 g
Delicious sweets made with whole walnuts and egg yolks.
100% handmade, premium quality, no additives, no preservatives, elaborated by Casa Mira since 1842.
WORLWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
CASA MIRA Imperial Almonds 400 g
'Imperiales' Stuffed Almonds with Jijona nougat with almond shaped, coated wafer.
100% handmade, premium quality, no additives, no preservatives elaborated by Casa Mira since 1842.
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
CASA MIRA Candied Oranges 400 g
The master baker Luis Mira, who came to Madrid from Jijona (Alicante) at middle XIX century, opened this store, which is still famed today for its traditionally made candies and turrones (Spanish nougat).
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
CASA MIRA Candied Pears 400 g
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
CASA MIRA Candied Cherries 400 g
The master baker Luis Mira, who came to Madrid from Jijona (Alicante) at middle 19th century, opened this store which is still famed today for its traditionally made candies and turrones.
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
CASA MIRA Candied Peaches 400 g
The master baker Luis Mira, who came to Madrid from Jijona (Alicante) at middle XIX century, opened this store which is still famed today for its traditionally made candies and nougats.
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
CASA MIRA Candied Watermelon 400 g
The master baker Luis Mira, who came to Madrid from Jijona (Alicante) at middle XIX Century, opened this store, which is still famed today for its traditionally made candies and turrón (Spanish nougat).
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED
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The shop’s most striking feature is perhaps the row of turrones lined-up behind a glass case. The most popular are the two most classic varieties: Jijona and Alicante. Jijona is soft and yielding, made with finely chopped almonds, honey, sugar and egg whites. It’s also the only one not made on the premises, due to the fact that it is protected by a Geographic Protection Indication. Despite the fact that it can only be made in Jijona, Mira family takes pains to protect their top-secret recipe. The variety known as Alicante is a hard, white turrón with a consistency similar to peanut brittle. It’s made with honey, sugar, egg whites, coarsely chopped almonds and oblea, a thin white wafer made from flour and water. Other varieties include: hazelnut, yema (egg yolk), guirlache (almond brittle), marzipan, fruit and Cádiz. They are made using all natural ingredients, following the original recipes. |
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There's a beautiful variety of whole, candied fruits like cherries, pears, apricots, peaches, plums, tangerines and oranges. Other seasonal treats include walnut egg yolk sweets, candied almonds, pinenuts and marzipan. Here polvorones are hand-wrapping with red, white and blue squares of paper. Freshly laid out on the old wooden counter, this simple gesture captured the age-old tradition of these typical Spanish Christmas treats. All the products are handmade using the finest ingredients in the old-fashioned way with no preservatives or artificial colourings. This establishment is also known for being a supplier to the Royal Household. |
