Description
Clement Faugier Sweet Chestnut Spread 500g
Clément Faugier sweet chestnut spread is made in Ardèche, a region in southern France known for its chestnut groves. The recipe, created by Clément Faugier in 1885 in Privas in France, uses chestnuts harvested in the area and processed locally. This product is also known as crème de marrons, a staple of French dessert culture.
The texture is smooth and thick, with a glossy finish. The flavour is rich with natural chestnut notes, balanced by gentle sweetness and a light touch of vanilla. It spreads easily and holds its shape well in baking and desserts as an ingredient.
Clément Faugier cooks the chestnuts slowly, then blends them with sugar and vanilla extract. This careful process preserves the flavour and colour of the chestnuts. The result is a consistent, spoonable sweet chestnut spread similar to a cream and suited to both sweet recipes and simple enjoyment.
Key features:
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Made in Ardèche, France
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Smooth and velvety texture
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Balanced chestnut and vanilla flavour
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Suitable for desserts, baking, and spreading
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Also known as crème de marrons
- Try our recipe of chestnut fondant cake
Use this Sweet Chestnut Spread on toast, with crêpes, or in classic desserts like Mont Blanc. It also pairs well with yoghurt, pastries, or ice cream.
Ingredients: Chestnuts 50%, sugar, candied chestnuts (chestnuts, sugar, glucose syrup, natural vanilla flavour), water, glucose syrup, natural vanilla flavour.
Nutritional values per 100g – energy: 1147 / 270Kcal, carbohydrates 64g including sugar 50g, fat: 0.8g of which saturated: 0.2g, proteins 1.3g, fibres 1.9g, salt <0.01g.
