Preserved Fruits Blog

How to make Roscón de Reyes with candied fruit

by Jesús Lázaro / on November 24, 2020 / in Uses of preserved fruit for...

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Christmas is coming and although 2020 will no doubt have some differences, one thing remains the same: the desire to spend time in family, keeping all the traditions that make this festive period so special. Spanish children anxiously await the 6th of January, and Christmas Day marks the moment when the traditional Roscón de Reyes begins to make an appearance, with families making and enjoying a cake that is a delight to old and young alike.
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How to use drunken fruit to make delicious desserts

by Jesús Lázaro / on November 19, 2020 / in Innovation and R&D

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Desserts containing drunken fruits are becoming more and more popular, not simply because they are so original and attractive. Tasting one of these desserts is akin to having a taste explosion on your palate, including textures not usually associated to desserts. Drunken fruit is most recognizably used in confectionary, but drunken fruit can also be used in sponge cakes, in cupcakes, in flans, in pies, in muffins and in ice cream.
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Do you know the difference between Morello and sweet cherries

by Alfonso Lázaro / on November 3, 2020 / in Preserved fruit features

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Professional chefs and bakers are swift to tell you that, when it comes to cherries, there are two types of cherries to turn to: Morello cherries and sweet cherries. Not everyone knows the differences between these species, both of which have a distinct genetic makeup, cultivation method and culinary use. Find out the differences and learn how to make the most of these fruits in this post.
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How do top professional bakers and chefs use candied carrots?

by Ignacio Lázaro / on October 2, 2020 / in Uses of preserved fruit for...

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Candied carrots are one of the most popular ingredients used by chefs and master bakers in kitchens across the globe. Their flavour and texture are unique and lend each savoury or sweet meal a different and innovative touch that is favoured by hospitality professionals and their clients alike.
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Can you name all the types of cherries used in baking?

by Jesús Lázaro / on September 15, 2020 / in Uses of preserved fruit for...

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Cherries are a very healthy seasonal fruit that, as well as being low in calories, are full of nutrients such as vitamins A and C, antioxidants, fibre and essential trace elements. The wide variety of cherries come from differences in taste (sweet or sour), colour (different tones of red) or whether they have a stem or not (picota cherries are stemless).
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