Christmas Preorder: François Doucet | Pâtes de Fruits Apricot Squares

F. Doucet is famous for its Pâtes de Fruits, the shimmering, sugar-dusted fruit jellies. The skilled team makes them in small batches: stirring fresh fruit pulp in copper cauldrons, carefully slicing the candy into squares, and delicately coating them in sugar.

With 51% fruit, each Pâte de Fruit bursts with the luscious flavor of ripe summer bounty. François Doucet's Apricot Pâtes de Fruits are made with abricots orangés de Provence, directly from the tree. This variety is tender, juicy, and sweet with a balanced acidity.

Traditionally enjoyed as part of an after-dinner or tea-time dessert course, these jelly treats are also great for gifting and snacking.

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In 1969, visionary couple François and Maggy Doucet founded François Doucet Confiseur in the small village of Oraison, France. François' family had a rich tradition in confectionery dating back to his great-grandfather who created la pâte de fruit d’Auvergne.

Located in the heart of Provence and surrounded by fruit orchards, the company benefits from abundant supplies of the best local fruits (apricot, pear, apple, peach, quince, fig, and more). 75% of the fruit used is from local Provençal farmers, and all is harvested at the peak of ripeness and rigorously selected.

The Provençal company has been crafting exceptional confections for over 50 years, and in 2017, François Doucet obtained the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV), a label established by the French government to distinguish French companies for their excellence in craftsmanship and product quality.

Serve on a charcuterie board or pair with holiday cocktails.

Fruit pulp (51%), sugar, wheat glucose syrup, pectin, citric acid, natural flavorings.