Every Patisserie Creation Has a Story to Tell
More than ever, consumers crave authentic, delicious patisserie creations that have exciting textures and flavors.
At the same time – as our Taste Tomorrow research confirms – consumers want to know the stories behind their favorite patisserie items and they also want to understand the impact the food they eat has on their health and that of the planet.
How to better satisfy your customers? To meet these demands, we re-invent Patisserie. Our goal: help you better satisfy your customers.
Reinventing Classic Patisserie
Patisserie Classics remain extremely popular. Consumers are triggered by stories about the heritage of patisserie creations coming from each corner of the world From the black forest from Europe – to the mochi in China, the pastel tres leches from South America and of course many more
This “Classic” in patisserie, is the starting points for reinventions and new stories thanks to unexpected texture combinations, sugar reduction, plant-based , with more fruit or more sustainable.
At Puratos Ireland, we have reinvented the Irish classic, Irish Apple Cake, also know as Kerry Apple Cake.
Irish Apple Cake
Did you know that popular tradition says that St. Patrick planted apple trees in 5th-century Ireland? Apples have been cultivated in Ireland since ancient times, and have always been the most popular way to add sweetness to baking in Ireland.
The Irish apple cake, preferably made with Bramley apples, the most cultivated variety on the island, can trace its origins back to the 18th century. The original recipe for the cake was very simple. In these times, the typical Irish farmhouse rarely had access to luxury ingredients such as sugar or honey, so would take a typical bread recipe, and sweeten it with the use of fresh or dried fruits. There are even examples of the Irish Soda Bread being sweetened with apples!
So, the Irish Apple Cake was born. This would have been cooked in an open fire on a bastible, the most common cooking equipment in Irish kitchens from the 19th century. It's unique appearance and texture sets it apart from other cakes - a hybrid between a bread and a cake - with a rustic, crunchy, sugared top.
The introduction of full-fledged ovens in Irish homes in the 20th century, with better access to education and ingredients, the recipe and method of the Irish Apple Cake has evolved to include other ingredients such as raisins, spices, nuts, or oats, giving the cake it's distinct crispy exterior while remaining soft and tender inside.
The Recipes
Click on the different links to discover more about the different stories that you can tell and our full patisserie product portfolio that will help you creating those strong stories.
The Classic Irish Apple Cake
The classic Irish apple cake with it's crunchy sugary top, and soft cake texture with apple pieces folded.
The Creative Irish Apple Cake
A innovative take on the classic flavour of the apple cake by exploring texture and format.
The Healthier Irish Apple Cake
Focusing on health & wellbeing by reducing sugar and adding grains and seeds.
The Sustainable Irish Apple Cake
The sustainable version, with Cacao-Trace certified chocolate and locally sourced Bramley Apples from our field-to-fork range, Utterly Fruity, from Puratos Fourayes.
