Fontinella Solid Pack Apples 2.6kg

Pre-Prepared Apples

Fontinella Solid Pack Apples 2.6kg are a convenient way to enjoy the flavour and versatility of apples without the time-consuming preparation of peeling, coring and chopping fresh fruit. Packed in a generous catering-sized format, these prepared apples are ideal for making traditional apple pies, crumbles, cakes and a wide variety of sweet and savoury dishes.

Solid pack apples are particularly useful for baking, providing a ready-prepared fruit ingredient that can be incorporated into recipes without starting from scratch. Their naturally fruity flavour works beautifully with warming spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, while their gentle acidity provides a lovely contrast to rich pastry, buttery crumble toppings and sweet caramel sauces.

The 2.6kg pack is especially practical for bakeries, cafés, restaurants and catering kitchens preparing larger quantities of apple-based desserts. From classic apple turnovers and comforting puddings to fruit fillings for pastries and cakes, it's a versatile ingredient that helps make batch preparation more straightforward.

Key Features:

• 6kg catering pack of Fontinella Solid Pack Apples.
• Convenient prepared apple ingredient for baking and cooking.
• Solid pack format suited to fruit fillings and dessert preparation.
• Reduces time spent peeling, coring and preparing fresh apples.
• Ideal for batch baking and larger-scale catering.
• Versatile ingredient for traditional British desserts and patisserie.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Traditional Apple Crumble: Combine Fontinella Solid Pack Apples with a little caster sugar, ground cinnamon and lemon zest. Top with a buttery crumble made from plain flour, cold butter and demerara sugar, then bake until golden. Serve warm with vanilla custard.
• Apple and Cinnamon Turnovers: Spoon the prepared apples onto squares of puff pastry with a little cinnamon and brown sugar. Fold into triangles, seal the edges and brush with beaten egg before baking until crisp and golden.
• Caramel Apple Sponge Pudding: Layer Fontinella Solid Pack Apples in a baking dish with a little caramel sauce, then cover with a light vanilla sponge mixture. Bake until risen and golden, and serve with warm custard or double cream.
• Apple and Blackberry Pie: Combine the apples with fresh or frozen blackberries, caster sugar and a little cornflour if needed. Spoon into a shortcrust pastry case, add a pastry lid and bake until golden for a classic fruit pie with a lovely balance of sweetness and sharpness.

What does solid pack mean when buying prepared apples?

Solid pack generally refers to fruit packed closely together with little or no added packing liquid, rather than being suspended in a large quantity of syrup or juice. This makes it particularly useful for recipes where a substantial amount of fruit is needed, such as pies, crumbles and pastry fillings. The exact preparation and ingredients should be checked on the product label.

Can solid pack apples be used straight in an apple pie?

Yes, prepared solid pack apples are convenient for making apple pies and other baked desserts. Depending on their moisture content and the recipe, you may wish to drain any excess liquid or add a little cornflour to help the filling thicken during baking. The amount of additional sugar will depend on the sweetness of the apples.

How much apple crumble can I make with a 2.6kg pack?

A 2.6kg pack can provide approximately 13–17 generous portions of apple crumble if you allow around 150–200g of apple per serving, assuming the full pack weight is usable fruit. Actual yields will depend on any liquid present, the size of the portions and whether you're combining the apples with other fruits.

Ingredients:

Peeled apples, water, Acidity regulator: citric acid

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