Comments on: Rhubarb Pâte de Fruit

By: bonappetithon

bonappetithon — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:23:14 +0000

I made this over the weekend. You just put the raw rhubarb in a food processor and let it run until it’s completely pureed and then press the juice through a fine mesh sieve. I made a second batch with watermelon juice…that batch didn’t gel as nicely as the rhubarb did. I wonder what these would be like using wine or sparkling wine?

Here’s a tip for when you go to cut the candies, use the longest knife you have and resist the urge to try and cut it with a back and forth motion. The gel will tear. Cut from the tip of the knife to the heel in one downward motion for best results.

By: bonappetithon

bonappetithon — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:18:54 +0000

I had no problem getting my pate de fruit to set. My coworkers are now enjoying some lovely rhubarb candies…thanks Tracy.

By: waywillie

waywillie — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:06:49 +0000

I am pretty darn good at following instructions EXACTLY as printed, but I have to say…this did not work for me. I may try it again, but I am not sure. My candy did not set and I could not remove it from the paper w/o it falling apart in a goopey mess in my hands. Sad face!

By: Tracy (sugarcrafter)

Tracy (sugarcrafter) — Fri, 14 May 2010 20:14:48 +0000

sunshinekate83 – It doesn’t have to be exact. I used a candy thermometer but it wasn’t digital, so my temps certainly weren’t exact.

dawnalee – About .6 lbs fresh rhubarb, chopped.

By: virgogram5

virgogram5 — Mon, 10 May 2010 02:12:15 +0000

Hi, I am new to this wonderful food site and i would love to make this recipe but I have the same questions as DAWNALEE. I can’t seem to find the response.
Thanks for your help.

By: maksbestfriend

maksbestfriend — Fri, 07 May 2010 20:13:17 +0000

This is on her blog and it appears to be raw rhubarb…

http://sugarcrafter.net/2010/05/06/rhubarb-pate-de-fruit/#more-3802

By: europegirl87

europegirl87 — Fri, 07 May 2010 17:01:45 +0000

These sound amazing! I don’t have any rhubarb, but I may have to try it with another fruit! Have you tried it with any other juices?

By: dawnalee

dawnalee — Fri, 07 May 2010 16:48:42 +0000

How much rhubarb and ??? water, I’m guessing??? do you use to cook/steam the rhubarb before you puree it and sieve to get the amount of juice the recipe calls for?

Thanks for any help with figuring this part out.

My brother-in-law is going to love these.

By: franishnonspeaker

franishnonspeaker — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:52:48 +0000

I will so be trying these… think I might sub orange juice for the lemon juice. I really like rhubarb and orange combination.

By: sunshinekate83

sunshinekate83 — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:54:42 +0000

Yum these sound delicious! How important is it to heat to the exact temps you posted, do you use a digital candy thermometer?