Date bakery specialities: tips, tricks and recipes from pastry chefs to perfectly master their combination and how to incorporate them into your creations and desserts.
Dates are at the origin of the history of the Brousse group
BROVER is very well known for its fruit in syrup but the Brousse group is historically a specialist in dried fruit. The brand offers a range of high quality dried fruits: figs, prunes, raisins and dried apricots, dates, cranberries.
The Deglet Nour date from Algeria: the queen of dates
Since the 1990s, the group has maintained a relationship of trust with Algerian date producers. Algeria produces 450,000 tons of dates and exports only 10%. With nearly 18,000 tonnes imported, France is by far the leading date market in Europe. Algeria has an ancestral know-how that produces fruits of rare quality. At BROVER we select our Algerian Deglet Nour dates from the famous oasis of Tolga, right next to Biskra, renowned for its rich terroir and delicious trendy dates. The Deglet Nour BROVER come from the oasis of Touggourt, where the climate is even more conducive to the cultivation of dates. All production is done by hand. BROVER Algerian Deglet Nour dates are 100% natural, fleshy and soft.
While there is a wide variety of date varieties around the world, the Deglet Nour date is the most consumed variety in France. Nicknamed “date queens” or “fingers of light”, they are the most popular in France for their superior quality and unique honeyed taste. Extra-soft and fleshy, the Deglet Nour BROVER are easily recognizable by their thin skin and beautiful translucent golden color.
Traditionally, the date is the fruit with which the fast is broken, so it is during the end of year celebrations and Ramadan that it is most consumed. It is often associated with other Mediterranean dried fruits such as dried figs, dried apricots and raisins. In Provence, they are part of the tradition of the 13 desserts, which are eaten during the Christmas holidays at the end of the meal and are shared with the family.
The health benefits of Deglet Nour dates from Algeria
The benefits of dates are multiple. Deglet Nour dates from Algeria are rich in fiber, carbohydrates, vitamin B, potassium and magnesium. They are good for the heart, give energy and are effective against intestinal laziness. Dates are a perfect alternative to traditional sweets. They can simply be enjoyed as a snack during the day or as a snack, but they also find their place in many recipes.
Dates in your bakery recipes
Dates can be finely chopped and incorporated into a variety of baking recipes, including cookies, cakes, muffins, cakes. For less common recipes, consider cereal bars or breakfast mix: chopped dates, nuts, seeds, oats and other ingredients create original, healthy and delicious energy bars. Deglet Nour dates with their rich and sweet taste, also accompany rice pudding, yogurt-based specialties, dessert or breakfast verrines. It’s the perfect combination of the freshness of the yoghurt, the sweetness of the date and why not a drizzle of maple syrup and a little grated coconut.
Also use chopped dates to add sweetness and texture to the bread dough, creating a deliciously moist and fragrant date bread recipe.
Dates can also be used as a filling in sweet pie and tart recipes. They can be combined with other fruits, such as apples or pears, or used on their own for a classic date pie.
Add pitted dates to smoothies and milkshakes for natural sweetness and delicious flavor. They combine well with fruits such as bananas, strawberries or mangoes.
Dates in restoration
In restaurants, Deglet Nour are used in many dishes and recipes, especially oriental-inspired, such as couscous and tagines. They add a touch of subtle sweetness to savory recipes that complements the flavor of the meats well. Dates can also be a great addition to mixed salads. They provide a natural sweetness and chewy texture, and pair well with ingredients like goat cheese, nuts, grilled vegetables, and fresh herbs.
Dates can be used to prepare recipes for chutneys and sauces to accompany meat, fish or vegetable dishes. Toss them with onions, spices, vinegar and sugar to create a sweet and tangy sauce that will spice up dishes.
This fruit also goes particularly well with various cheeses such as goat cheese, as well as walnuts, which they sublimate thanks to their honey taste.
Dates can be stuffed with a variety of toppings such as nuts, cheese, or even chocolate for bites served at buffets or cocktail parties.
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