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Lemon pate de fruit (Jelly candies)

Lemon Pâte de Fruit: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Jelly Candies

Delight in homemade lemon pâte de fruit, a tangy and smooth jelly candy that's a perfect gourmet gift and a treat for any dessert lover.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Setting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Candy Mixture
  • 100 g Granulated Sugar Helps the pectin to gel
  • 200 g Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness and helps create perfect texture
  • 7 g Yellow Pectin Essential for achieving that perfect gelling
  • Fresh Lemon Juice Adding essential citrus flavor; freshly squeezed is best
  • Lemon Zest Enhances aroma and intensifies lemon flavor
  • Glucose Syrup Sweetens and ensures the right consistency
Flavor Boost
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Added after cooking for extra citrus burst
Coating
  • Sanding Sugar Provides a beautiful finish

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Candy thermometer
  • Silicone Molds or Frame
  • plastic wrap
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Line a 14 cm frame or silicone molds with plastic wrap.
  2. Mix yellow pectin with 100 g of granulated sugar in a bowl.
  3. Combine fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and glucose syrup in a saucepan; warm to 40°C.
  4. Gradually add the pectin-sugar mixture to the warm lemon mixture, whisking continuously.
  5. Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil, adding remaining 200 g of granulated sugar in batches.
  6. Boil until the mixture reaches 107°C on a candy thermometer, then remove from heat.
  7. Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice into the hot mixture.
  8. Rapidly pour the hot mixture into prepared molds, spreading evenly.
  9. Allow to set at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or overnight in the fridge.
  10. Carefully remove from mold and roll in sanding sugar.
  11. Store in an airtight container separated by parchment paper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 12gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and monitor temperatures closely to achieve the right jelly consistency.

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