Condiment | Vegan Gluten Free

Lekvár

Prunus domestica Allergen-Free
Lekvár

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Rosaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Central European, Eastern European
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Plums, Apricots

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Lekvár ?

A thick, concentrated fruit butter or jam, typically made from plums (szilvalekvár) or apricots, slow-cooked with little to no added sugar.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Lekvár ?

Le/La/L'Lekvár a un goût intensely fruity, sweet-tart, deep, sometimes slightly caramelized avec des arômes deep fruit, rich, sometimes smoky or spiced.

Taste
Intensely fruity, sweet-tart, deep, sometimes slightly caramelized
Texture
Very thick, dense, smooth, spreadable
Aroma
Deep fruit, rich, sometimes smoky or spiced
Acidity
Medium

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 20g (1 tbsp)
Calories200 kcal
Total Fat0.2 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1 g
Total Carbohydrate50 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Total Sugars40 g
Calcium20 mg
Iron0.5 mg
Potassium200 mg

Le secret du chef

Lekvár's intense fruit flavor and low water content make it perfect for baking fillings, as it won't thin out or make pastries soggy.

Substituts & Proportions pour Lekvár

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Lekvár est Plum Butter, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Virtually identical if plum-based Lekvár.

Substituts pour Lekvár avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Plum Butter Meilleur 1:1 Virtually identical if plum-based Lekvár.
Prune Puree 1:1 Offers similar dark fruit flavor and thick consistency, often less sweet.
Apple Butter 1:1 Similar concentrated fruit flavor and texture, but with apple notes.
Thick Fruit Preserves (e.g., Fig Jam) 1:1 For density and deep fruit flavor, may be sweeter.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Lekvár

Look for authentic lekvár made with minimal or no added sugar, typically in specialty European markets or online.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Lekvár ?

  • Pastries (especially palacsinta)
  • bread
  • yogurt
  • cheese
  • fillings for dumplings or cakes.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Lekvár ?

Intensely fruity, sweet-tart, deep, sometimes slightly caramelized Deep fruit, rich, sometimes smoky or spiced

Quel est un bon substitut pour Lekvár ?

Le meilleur substitut est Plum Butter (1:1). Virtually identical if plum-based Lekvár.

Comment choisir et conserver le Lekvár ?

Look for authentic lekvár made with minimal or no added sugar, typically in specialty European markets or online.

Ingrédients Condiment associés

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