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Lemon pate de fruit (Jelly candies)

Lemon Pâte de Fruit: Delightful Homemade Jelly Candies

Make delicious Lemon Pâte de Fruit (Jelly Candies) with fresh ingredients for a sweet, gourmet treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Setting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 100 g Granulated Sugar for pectin
  • 200 g Granulated Sugar for cooking
  • 100 g Glucose Syrup honey can be an alternative
  • 7 g Yellow Pectin do not substitute
  • 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest from untreated lemons
For the Finish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice added just before pouring
  • Sanding Sugar for coating, granulated sugar is a good alternative

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • spatula
  • frame or silicone molds

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Frame: Line a 14 cm frame with plastic wrap or use silicone molds.
  2. Mix Sugar and Pectin: Combine 100 g of granulated sugar with 7 g of yellow pectin in a medium bowl.
  3. Warm the Base Ingredients: Combine fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and glucose syrup in a saucepan, warming to 40°C.
  4. Add Pectin Mixture: Gradually whisk the sugar-pectin mixture into the warm lemon-syrup blend, then bring to a rolling boil.
  5. Incorporate Sugar in Batches: Add 200 g of granulated sugar in 3-4 batches, ensuring full dissolution before each addition.
  6. Check Temperature: Monitor until it reaches 107°C, then remove from heat.
  7. Add Final Lemon Juice: Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice quickly.
  8. Pour and Set: Pour into the frame or molds. Set at room temperature for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  9. Unmold and Coat: Lift out, cut into pieces, and dust with sanding sugar or granulated sugar.
  10. Store Properly: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, or refrigerate for longer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSugar: 18g

Notes

Use high-quality, fresh lemon juice and zest to enhance flavor. Store in a cool, dry place to maintain consistency.

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