As Christmas approaches, there are flavors that evoke family memories, long meals shared after dinner and this collective imagination of moments of reunion and celebration.
In Córdoba, Rute is synonymous with Christmas treats, and among them artisanal mantecados from La Flor de … Itineraryan almost obligatory reference on any festive table in the province.
A Cordoba classic with more than half a century of tradition
La Flor de Rute is not just another name: it is a co-brand.n more than 50 years of history and a specialization acquired over decades in the production of high quality artisanal Christmas treats. The family business, based on Avenida Blas Infante de Rute, has been able to combine artisanal tradition with the demands of the modern market without losing the soul of its products.
Since its creation, La Flor de Rute has chosen to work with selected raw materials and careful processes to offer mantecados, Polvorones, nougats, almonds and other Christmas specialties which preserve that authentic flavor that can only be obtained with a traditional recipe and expert hands. Its catalog exceeds 30 specialtiesfrom classic almond mantecados to exclusive treats such as “Cordobesas” or artisan chocolates dipped in chocolate.
This approach has allowed the brand to establish itself not only as a candy manufacturing company but also as a tourist attraction: the Rute sugar museumassociated with the confectionery flower, visualizes the history and evolution of the craft with impressive sugar figures and displays of ancient utensils and recipes.
Artisanal mantecados: a tradition that melts in your mouth
La Flor de Rute’s mantecados are much more than just a Christmas candy; These are pieces made with patience, tradition and technique. Among the varieties available are:
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Extra virgin olive oil butter, which combines the softness of butter with the fruity nuance of the best Subbética oil.
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Sesame and cinnamon butter, with an intense aroma and delicate texture.
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Cocoa butter, ideal for those looking for a more chocolatey version in the tradition.
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Lemon butter, which brings a fresh and aromatic touch to the classic repertoire.
These mantecados, along with other traditional treats such as Almond Polvorones, artisanal anise roscos or icing sugar flower leaves, are included in the Christmas assortments that the house offers in different formats, from small boxes to large family boxes perfect for sharing during Christmas Eve dinners or Christmas lunch.
What makes Rute mantecados special?
The key lies in several factors: artisanal production, where the traditional recipe is respected without shortcuts, the use of local and careful raw materials, including lard, toasted almonds, olive oil and cinnamon.
In addition, it is worth highlighting its variety of flavors, from the most classic to the most modern, without losing its traditional roots.
History and culture of confectionery, which is breathed in every bite and which the brand has managed to preserve and modernize without renouncing its origins.
In addition, the presence of products suitable for all audiences, such as sweets without gluten or added sugarshows that Maison Ruthène meets current demands without betraying the artisanal character of its sweets.
The Sugar Museum of Rute (Cordoba)
Rute, the region’s capital of Christmas sweets
Rute is a Christmas foodie destination. Each season, thousands of visitors visit its stores, museums and workshops in search of classic flavors that evoke childhood, celebration and tradition. The Sugar Museum, temporary exhibitions and culinary events around festive sweets They reinforce this image of a “gentle city” which has defined Rute for decades.
Walking through its streets in December is an experience that, in addition to flavor, transmits history and gastronomic heritage.
For your table these holidays: not just shortbread
Although the mantecados are the undisputed star of these dates, La Flor de Rute offers much more to complete an unforgettable Christmas table: High-quality artisanal nougats, almond alfajores, Christmas chocolates, chocolate-covered cordobanas and even assorted boxes which bring together several specialties in a single container, ideal for offering or sharing.
Rute’s Christmas treats, with their flavors and textures, are part of a cultural heritage that is passed down from generation to generation and brings families together around the table every December. Because, in the end, a Christmas without shortbread is like champagne without toast.
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