{"product_id":"madina-mixed-fruit-paste-700g","title":"Madina Mixed Fruit Paste 700g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadina Mixed Fruit Paste\u003c\/strong\u003e is a ready-made \u003cstrong\u003esweet pastry filling\u003c\/strong\u003e: a thick paste of mixed dried fruits blended with \u003cstrong\u003esesame seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003enuts\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003evanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003e700g tub\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFill 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMixed fruit pastry filling – 700g tub\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixed dried fruits, sesame seeds, nuts \u0026amp; vanilla\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaamoul, ka’ak and kleicha; fruit pies, tarts, turnovers, strudels and Danish pastries; fruit cakes, bars and energy balls. Contains sesame and nuts.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The filling is a natural product, so its colour, firmness and the amount of visible nuts and seeds vary slightly from batch to batch.\u003ch2\u003eWays to use the pastry filling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaamoul \u0026amp; ka’ak\u003c\/strong\u003e – 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKleicha \u0026amp; rolled pastries\u003c\/strong\u003e – Spread it over rolled-out dough, roll up, slice and bake for kleicha, pinwheels and fruit rolls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePies \u0026amp; tarts\u003c\/strong\u003e – Use it as a fruit pie filling, in individual tarts or as a mince-pie-style filling at Christmas – it bakes without going runny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrudel \u0026amp; Danish pastries\u003c\/strong\u003e – Spread it along filo or puff pastry, roll or fold, and bake – the nuts and sesame give the crunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCakes \u0026amp; bars\u003c\/strong\u003e – Swirl it through fruit cake and loaf batters, or press it between oat layers for fruit bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy balls\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mix with oats and ground nuts and roll into balls – the sesame, nuts and vanilla are already in it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo loosen\u003c\/strong\u003e – The filling is firm. Knead it with a little soft butter, oil or warm water for a softer, spreadable paste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMixed dried fruits, sesame seeds, nuts and vanilla, as the brand describes it. The pack label lists the exact fruits and nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain allergens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – sesame and nuts (see the pack label for which nuts). Not suitable for anyone with a nut or sesame allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it for maamoul?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it as a pie filling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – it bakes well in pies, tarts and turnovers and makes a mince-pie-style filling for Christmas baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I store it after opening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best before date?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is printed on the pack. If you need a particular date, please contact us before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45. 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