Fenetra de Toulouse
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History

The fenetra dates to the medieval Toulouse fair of the same name held around Toussaint (All Saints). The pastry combines almonds (a southwestern crop), apricot jam (preserved summer fruit) and candied citron. The recipe nearly disappeared in the 20th century and was revived by Toulouse patisseries in the 1990s. La Bonbonniere and Maison Pillon are the modern reference makers.

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Common allergens: Gluten, Egg, Tree nuts

Make it at home

Yield 8Hands-on 45 minTotal 2 hrDifficulty Intermediate

Ingredients

  • 200g ground almonds
  • 200g caster sugar
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 150g apricot jam
  • 80g candied citron, diced
  • 30g flaked almonds
  • Pre-baked sweet pastry tart shell, 22cm

Method

  1. Whisk the egg whites with the salt to soft peaks. Gradually add 100g of the sugar to make a meringue.
  2. Fold the ground almonds and the remaining 100g sugar into the meringue gently.
  3. Spread the apricot jam in the bottom of the pre-baked tart shell.
  4. Sprinkle the candied citron over the jam.
  5. Top with the almond-meringue mixture, leveling smoothly.
  6. Sprinkle the flaked almonds on top.
  7. Bake at 160C for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden and set. Cool completely before slicing.

Tip from the editors. Use real candied citron (not orange peel) for the canonical Toulouse flavor. The meringue should still be slightly soft when set.

Where to eat fenetra de toulouse

Fenetra de Toulouse in Toulouse

Maison Pillon ★ 4.5

€ BakeryPatisserie and violet candyCarmesWalk-in only

Maison Pillon on Rue Ozenne is the canonical Toulouse patisserie and chocolatier since 1967, famed for crystallised violet candy and the cachous de Toulouse.

Worth the queueBonbons a la violette de Toulouse

TipPick up violet candies and cachous de Toulouse for souvenirs; the apple croustade is the patisserie pick.

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La Bonbonniere ★ 4.1

€ BakeryPastry and chocolateCapitoleWalk-in only

La Bonbonniere on Rue Lapeyrouse is a long-running Toulouse patisserie and chocolate shop with house-made saint-honore, eclairs and chocolate truffles.

Worth the queueSaint-Honore

TipClosed Sunday and Monday; the saint-honore and the lemon tart are the canonical Sunday-skip orders.

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La Boulangerie Saint-Georges ★ 4.5

€ BakerySourdough breads and stone-ground loavesSaint GeorgesWalk-in only

La Boulangerie Saint-Georges on Place Saint-Georges has stood since 1840; since 2005 baker Francois Le Galo runs it and the shop is on the 100-best list.

Worth the queuePain de campagne au levain

TipOver twenty bread varieties plus pastries and made-to-order sandwiches; the pain de campagne is the canonical buy.

Directions

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