This is the Raguenaeu Sasaki Mori no Madeleine Apple, featuring a madeleine filled with jam made from apples grown in Aomori Prefecture.
Each package contained a single madeleine measuring 7 cm in diameter and 2.5 cm thick.
The madeleine had a golden-brown exterior, with yellow apple jam containing visible cubes of apple nestled in the lower half.
Upon opening, the madeleine emitted an intensely sweet, buttery aroma, evoking nostalgia for Japanese bakeries for sweets. The cake itself had a fine crumb but leaned toward dryness, though it was richly buttery with a pronounced sweetness. As the apple jam spread across the palate during tasting, its moisture balanced the drier texture of the cake. The jam brought a mellow sweetness with small apple cubes that added a pleasing textural contrast and gentle acidity, enhancing the overall freshness.
Overall, this madeleine delivered a wonderfully nostalgic buttery aroma, complemented by the interplay of textures between the cake, the jam, and the apple cubes. Its balanced sweetness and subtle acidity made it an enjoyable treat.
This Raguenaeu Sasaki Mori no Madeleine Apple contained one serving. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Hirosaki, Japan in 2024.