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Brittany
Marron de Redon
An autumn treat from the pays de Redon, which Bretagne celebrates every October.
Fruit from Brittany.
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Brittany
An autumn treat from the pays de Redon, which Bretagne celebrates every October.
Fruit from Brittany.
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The marron de Redon is the fruit of ancestral know-how: once exported as far as the banks of the Thames, it comes from Breton chestnut trees tended by human hands. Each autumn, these trees yield marrons that are larger, sweeter and more aromatic than wild chestnuts.
The marron de Redon is one of the products of the Bretillien terroir, in Ille-et-Vilaine. Local producers, keen to preserve this heritage, take care to harvest the fruit at maturity.
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The acidic soils and temperate climate of Bretagne favour the cultivation of the chestnut tree and the production of quality marrons de Redon.
Each year, October is dedicated to the chestnut: the Foire Teillouse in Redon, a gathering for enthusiasts, is generally held in October in Redon, and the Fête des Fruits de l'Automne in Peillac also honours the marron de Redon.
Appearance
a marron has a single kernel, unlike a chestnut whose kernel is divided.
Taste
larger, sweeter and more aromatic fruits than wild chestnuts.
the Breton chestnut tree grows on acidic soils, in a temperate climate.
the fruit is picked at maturity, each autumn.
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In Bretagne, the marron is traditionally used to make creams, purées, jams and liqueurs. Pastry chefs incorporate it into their cakes, tarts and Yule logs; in savoury cooking, it adds an indulgent touch to terrines, stuffings and game dishes.
To date, the marron de Redon does not benefit from any official quality sign (PDO (AOP), PGI (IGP), Label Rouge).
No producer is listed for this product yet.