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Mandarin and Cinnamon Purée

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The mandarin and cinnamon purée is a kind of fresh fruit “sauce,” perfect for decorating desserts, for breakfasts and snacks, and to accompany cheeses.

Try this quick preparation, which does not contain the sugars of a jam but only the sweet flavors of fresh fruit.

Be careful because it keeps in the fridge for only a few days, nothing like jam preserves.

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  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Very Cheap
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 8 People
  • Cooking methods: Stove
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, Christmas

Ingredients

  • 1.1 lbs mandarins (ripe, about 8 pieces depending on the size)
  • 2 teaspoons raw cane sugar (or white granulated)
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • to taste ground cinnamon (I added a bit to my liking because I enjoy tasting it)

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  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Teaspoon
  • 1 Immersion Blender
  • 1 Spatula

Steps

  • First, peel the mandarins, remove the seeds and as much of the white filaments as possible.

    The purée may have a slight bitter aftertaste since we will blend everything, including the white skin that we couldn’t completely remove. 

    Place the segments in a saucepan with the cinnamon, the two teaspoons of water, the sugar (which can be one, two, or three teaspoons) for a sweeter preparation .

    Cook on low heat for 10/15 minutes, stirring, until the mandarins become soft.

    Use an immersion blender to make everything into a purée.

    If you want a smooth consistency, pass it through a sieve.

    The recipe is ready to be enjoyed.

    Let it cool before use.

Tips and Storage for the Mandarin and Cinnamon Purée

The mandarin and cinnamon purée can be used for:

Accompanying a good cheese platter

As a coulis on cheesecake or panna cotta

For a delicious snack mixed with yogurt or ricotta

For filling tarts and cakes

Great with apples, pears, or dark chocolate

As mentioned in the introduction, store it in the fridge

Transfer it completely cold into an airtight glass container.

It keeps for 2–3 days.

Always use a clean spoon to take it out.

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Hello, I'm Simona, and my page is called BriCciola in cucina, because I dedicated it to my mom and dad, who have called me that since I was little. I'm not a chef, and in my life, I've always dealt with completely different things, but cooking, along with dancing, has always been one of my great passions. However, my greatest inspiration came from the dishes prepared first by my grandmother and now by my mom. Here on my cooking blog, I'll guide you from appetizers to desserts, with recipes designed for a healthy and mindful lifestyle. Balanced dishes, carefully chosen ingredients, and lots of flavors, because eating well never means giving up pleasure. I love eating, but I also like taking care of my health, my family's health, and, in a way, the health of everyone who tries my recipes. That's why daily life should be rich in flavor, but always with a focus on healthy eating. Thank you, I look forward to seeing you.

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