Oranais (pastry)
Apricot pastry
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The oranais is a French viennoiserie made with apricots. The pastry has roots in French Algeria, and is named after the city of Oran, Algeria.[1]
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An oranais pastry | |
| Type | Viennoiserie |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | France |
| Main ingredients | Dough, apricots |
The pastry is often shaped like an oval or a rectangle with folded corners, designed to resemble a pair of eyeglasses, leading to its alternative name, apricot glasses. In France, the pastry is also known as abricotine or apricot croissant.[2]
History
Oran was historically a major center for apricot production.[3] The pastry was created in the 19th century when French colonists introduced crème pâtissière to the region. The resulting pastry, characterized by its signature halved apricots nestled in custard-filled puff pastry, became a staple of Pied-Noir cuisine and remains a popular viennoiserie in both Algeria and France today.[4]
