MINCEMEAT FROM PURATOS FOURAYES
At Puratos Fourayes, we understand the importance of embracing local provenance, especially when it comes to crafting our renowned fruit mincemeat. Our commitment to utilizing our own and locally sourced Bramley apples not only ensures exceptional flavour but also resonates with the growing consumer trend towards sustainability and local sourcing.
In a world where consumers increasingly prioritize ethical and environmentally conscious choices, the significance of supporting local producers cannot be overstated. Bramley apples, known for their unique tangy flavour and exceptional cooking qualities, are an integral part of British culinary heritage. By incorporating these locally grown treasures into our fruit mincemeat, we not only uphold tradition but also reduce carbon footprint associated with transportation and support local farmers and communities.
Savour the essence of local provenance with every spoonful of our Bramley apple-infused fruit mincemeat. Experience the timeless flavours of tradition, thoughtfully crafted for a sustainable future.
What is Mincemeat?
Mincemeat was originally made from 13 ingredients symbolic to the Christmas story, to represent Jesus and his disciples. As well as the spices which were originally cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg (to represent the Three Wise Men), lamb or mutton to represent the shepherds and dried fruit such as raisins or figs.
It wasn't until the early 20th century that mince pies represented what we know and love today, and only had a completely sweet filling without meat!
Ingredients
Mincemeat is traditionally used in mince pies and it contains the following ingredients:
- Vine Fruit: raisins, sultanas, currants cranberries, mixed citrus peel (orange, lemon etc)
- Fat: suet or rapeseed oil
- Mixed Spice: cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice space, cloves, ginger
- Bramley apple puree
- Sugar, glucose, honey or agave
- Alcohol
Mincemeat needs 10 days for the dried fruits to plump but it takes 2 to 3 months for the flavours to completely infuse together so get your orders in early!
Bespoke Flavour Combinations
Mincemeat works well in a variety of applications such as mince pies, brownies, swirled through ice cream or even in a pie. We can create exciting flavour combinations including the traditional, or innovative flavours which complement the taste of mixed spice.
Traditional innovation is the combination of one fruit and one alcohol for example raspberry and gin, cherry and kirsch or clementine and amaretto.
Innovative ingredient pairings are developed alongside the latest consumer and flavour trends highlighting the influence of global and traditional flavours, such as Italian and citrus flavours influencing the inclusion of Limoncello into a traditional mincemeat.
Exotic innovations can contain combinations such as pineapple, coconut and rum, citrus and cardamom or orange, cointreau and fig.
Classic flavour combinations such as Bramley apple or Black Forest (cherry, rum and chocolate).
Blue Sky aspirational flavour combinations such as chocolate, orange zest and coffee liqueur or dark flavours such as spiced rum, brown butter and black pepper allow for exciting new tastes.
Read about how we support bakers and retailers with the latest insight on festive flavour trends here, as well as start the development journey for the next best thing in Mincemeat with Puratos Fourayes.
Fruit Sourcing
Our fruit sourcing programme aims to embed sustainability through the entire value chain, from the sourcing of raw materials to the usage of products by customers and consumers. In the UK, Puratos Fourayes brings to life our commitment to sourcing local fruits and specific varieties for a differentiated taste, while offering transparency to customers and consumers. The BRC AA+ rated factory is surrounded by 100-acres of English Bramley apple orchard. Using apples from our orchards and soft fruits from other local farms, Puratos Fourayes is able to offer farm to fork traceability on some of our delicious fillings and jams.
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Together, along with the nearby farms to Puratos Fourayes, we are Red Tractor Farm Assured. We buy soft fruit, including strawberries and raspberries, from nearby farms that don't meet the visual standards of retailers and might otherwise go to waste. These quality local fruits are the ideal product for our jams, purees, and fruit fillings. Our sustainable practices at Fourayes help to preserve wildlife on the farm and include bug hotels placed in every orchard to help create biodiversity and regulate pest control naturally. Our beehives on the farm help with pollination. On the rest of our site, our Water Treatment Plant recycles rainwater, and our Dynamically Controlled Atmosphere helps us reduce fruit waste as we can store fruit for up to 13 months alongside our Ultra Low Oxygen Storage which can store fruit for a few months.
