Plum Pates De Fruits Food

PLUM PATES DE FRUITS

Steps:

• Set 2 silicone molds with 1 3/4-inch compartments (such as Matfer Bourgeat; available at webstaurantstore.com) on baking sheets. Combine puree and half of granulated sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, until sugar has dissolved. Add remaining granulated sugar, citric acid, and salt. Return to a rolling boil, stirring, until sugar has dissolved.
• Stir in corn syrup and pectin. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture reads 221 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 20 minutes. (Mixture should be quite thick and bubbles larger and less frequent; it should form a definite "sheet" when a spoon is dipped into pan and then held above it.) Very carefully transfer to a liquid-measuring cup and pour into molds, filling each cup just to top. Let cool completely, about 2 hours.
• Carefully pop pates de fruits out of molds. In a shallow bowl, toss with sanding sugar. Stick one or two pistachio "leaves" in top of each just before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks. (If sanding sugar has dissolved, toss pates de fruits in more before serving.)

PATES DE FRUITS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of the sugar and the Vitpris. Mix well; set aside. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray, and line with parchment paper. Spray again; set aside.
• In a large stockpot, combine the remaining 2 3/4 cups sugar with the fruit puree. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Whisk in Vitpris mixture. Cook, whisking constantly, for 3 minutes. Pour onto prepared baking sheet. Tap on work surface to evenly distribute. Let stand until cool and completely set, at least one hour, and up to overnight.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Using a 1 1/4-inch round cutter or a knife, cut into rounds or squares. Roll in sanding sugar to coat. Place on prepared baking sheet. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature, for at least 2 hours before serving. May be stored at room temperature, uncovered, for up to 2 days.