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Pate de Fruit

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 20
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 45

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups 450 g fresh fruit purée (strawberry, raspberry, mango, or mixed berries)
  • 1 cup 200 g granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp powdered pectin low-sugar or classic fruit pectin
  • 1/2 cup 100 g extra sugar for coating

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Silicon spatula
  • Candy thermometer
  • Square baking pan
  • Perchament paper
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Prepare Pan:
  2. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. Heat the Purée:
  4. Add fruit purée and lemon juice to a saucepan. Warm over medium heat.
  5. Add Pectin:
  6. Whisk in the powdered pectin slowly to avoid lumps.
  7. Cook:
  8. Bring mixture to a boil. Add sugar and stir continuously.
  9. Thicken:
  10. Cook until the mixture reaches 105°C (221°F) — thick, glossy, and leaving trails.
  11. Pour:
  12. Spread hot mixture evenly into the lined pan.
  13. Set:
  14. Let it rest at room temperature 4–6 hours (or overnight).
  15. Slice:
  16. Remove sheet, cut into small squares.
  17. Coat:
  18. Roll pieces in granulated sugar.
  19. Serve:
  20. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

💡Notes
Mango and raspberry work best for bright color.
Do not reduce sugar — it helps in setting.
If mixture isn’t reaching 105°C, it will stay soft.