The Art of French Pastry

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in the milk and corn syrup.
Pectin is a gelling agent
extracted from citrus peel
but also from other fruits
like apples, apricots, or
cherries. When it comes
into contact with water it
absorbs and retains it. A
small amount goes a long
way.
Corn syrup prevents the
crisp from crystallizing
while the water contained

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