Madina Mixed Fruit Paste 700g

Madina Mixed Fruit Paste is a ready-made sweet pastry filling: a thick paste of mixed dried fruits blended with sesame seeds, nuts and vanilla. Rich, fruity and fragrant, with a nutty crunch, it is the filling for maamoul, ka’ak and kleicha, for fruit pies, turnovers, strudels and Danish pastries, and for fruit cakes and bars – straight from the tub, no chopping, soaking or mixing. This is a generous 700g tub.

Fill maamoul, ka’ak, kleicha and date-style pastries, use it in fruit pies, mince-pie-style tarts, turnovers, strudels and Danish pastries, spread it into fruit cakes, bars and pinwheels, roll it into energy balls, or spread it on toast and warm bread.

What you get

Product	Made with	Good for
Mixed fruit pastry filling – 700g tub	Mixed dried fruits, sesame seeds, nuts & vanilla	Maamoul, ka’ak and kleicha; fruit pies, tarts, turnovers, strudels and Danish pastries; fruit cakes, bars and energy balls. Contains sesame and nuts.

Please note: The filling is a natural product, so its colour, firmness and the amount of visible nuts and seeds vary slightly from batch to batch.

Ways to use the pastry filling

• Maamoul & ka’ak – Roll the filling into small balls or logs, wrap them in maamoul or ka’ak dough, shape in a mould and bake – a ready-made alternative to date filling for Ramadan and Eid baking.
• Kleicha & rolled pastries – Spread it over rolled-out dough, roll up, slice and bake for kleicha, pinwheels and fruit rolls.
• Pies & tarts – Use it as a fruit pie filling, in individual tarts or as a mince-pie-style filling at Christmas – it bakes without going runny.
• Strudel & Danish pastries – Spread it along filo or puff pastry, roll or fold, and bake – the nuts and sesame give the crunch.
• Cakes & bars – Swirl it through fruit cake and loaf batters, or press it between oat layers for fruit bars.
• Energy balls – Mix with oats and ground nuts and roll into balls – the sesame, nuts and vanilla are already in it.
• To loosen – The filling is firm. Knead it with a little soft butter, oil or warm water for a softer, spreadable paste.

Good to know

What is it?

A ready-made sweet pastry filling – mixed dried fruits ground into a paste and blended with sesame seeds, nuts and vanilla. Use it wherever a recipe calls for a date, fig or dried fruit filling.

What is it made of?

Mixed dried fruits, sesame seeds, nuts and vanilla, as the brand describes it. The pack label lists the exact fruits and nuts.

Does it contain allergens?

Yes – sesame and nuts (see the pack label for which nuts). Not suitable for anyone with a nut or sesame allergy.

Can I use it for maamoul?

Yes – roll it into balls or logs and wrap in maamoul dough, exactly as you would with date paste. It also works for ka’ak and kleicha.

Can I use it as a pie filling?

Yes – it bakes well in pies, tarts and turnovers and makes a mince-pie-style filling for Christmas baking.

How should I store it after opening?

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, keep the lid on and use within a few weeks; keeping it in the fridge keeps it fresher for longer, and it can also be frozen in portions.

What is the best before date?

It is printed on the pack. If you need a particular date, please contact us before you order.

How is it delivered?

Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45. Carefully packed and sent as a tracked parcel.