Pear Frozen Compotée

France (Provence)

PRODUCT BENEFITS

Williams pears from a fifty-year-old orchard in Provence
Sweet and delicate flavours, enhanced by subtle floral aromas
A soft, slightly grainy texture that is both melt-in-the-mouth and thirst-quenching
The gentle processing preserves all the freshness and authenticity of the pear.

Ponthier has selected Williams pears from a fifty-year-old orchard in Provence, cultivated with love and expertise for several generations. Benefiting from generous sunshine, these fruits ripen slowly to offer sweet and delicate flavours, enhanced by subtle floral aromas. Carefully crafted, this compotée has a soft, slightly grainy texture that is both melt-in-the-mouth and thirst-quenching, fully respecting the nature of the fresh fruit. The gentle processing preserves all the freshness and authenticity of the pear. Ready to use and 100% natural, this compotée is perfect for fillings, tarts, desserts, ice cream or plated desserts.

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Williams pears (fruit and cooking juice) 98.2%, sugar 1.5%, thickener: carob seed flour.

Acidity

2/10
Bitterness

2/10
Sugar

5/10
Length of flavour

7/10

Pear (fruit and cooking juice) 98.2%, sugar 1.5%, carob seed flour

average per 100g

Energy value

316 kJ or/ 75 kcal
Fat

0g (of which saturates : 0)
Carbohydrate

16g (of which sugars : 14g)
Protein

0g
Salt

0g

Storage before defrosting: 30 months at -18°C (0°F)
Defrosting: +2 / 4°C (+35 / 42°F) for 2 to 3 days
Storage after defrosting: 10 days at +2 / 4°C (+35 / 42°F)

Following thawing, homogenise using a spatula.

After light homogenisation, the compotées can be used directly in verrines, to marbelise a mixture, sorbet or ice cream. For other applications such as gelatinous inserts, they will need to be textured hot or cold.

1kg available.

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