Fruit paste

Fruit pastes (also known as fruit cheeses) are firm, semi-opaque preserves that have a high fruit content – much higher than any other fruit preserve. They are made from fresh or frozen fruit, sugar and sometimes spices/flavourings, similar to jam-making but cooked over a long period at a lower temperature which results in a lower yield of preserve, but a delicious concentrated fruit flavour. Fruit you can make into fruit pastes: Apple (try apple and cider); apricot; blackberry…

I spent quite a bit of yesterday standing at the stove stirring. I had a craving for fruit paste and blue cheese so i set about to make some pear paste as I had quite a few lemon bergamot pears. I have never before made fruit past of any sort, though i have eaten my fair share over the years. I looked in all my recipe books and on the internet and could not find one recipe that was made from pears alone or at least mainly pear. The closest i got was the ABC website which had a recipe for…

This blood orange paste is extremely easy to make and you do not need any special equipment other than a blender. All you need is time.

Also called “quince cheese” (maybe because it’s so delicious paired with cheese?), Quince Pâte De Fruit is one of the famous 13 desserts, traditionally served to end Christmas supper in Provence, France. It is such a dainty little treat to enjoy on its own or with some crackers and a slice of cheese (but if you want to enjoy it with some cheese, I would recommend you do not coat it in sugar.) Quince is often referred to as a forgotten fruit, but this recipe is one you won’t forget…

Guava paste is a great tropical addition to desserts and savory dishes. Or pair it with cheese for a quick and delicious appetizer!

Fruit Cheese Recipe with Sloe Gin Check out our impressive homemade sloe gin cheese. Fruit cheeses are set fruit pastes that are ideal partners for cheeseboards. Try this with a strong blue cheese such as stilton

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An easy recipe for a thick, spreadable apple paste, ideal as a accompaniment to a selection of cheeses.

Autumnal quinces are used in this recipe to make the perfect accompaniment to after dinner cheeses.

Make homemade membrillo, or quince paste, with this authentic recipe from The Moro Cookbook. The sweet jelly is perfect for cheese boards or as a condiment.