Nonettes
Nonettes are small, jam-filled cakes from a bygone age. They originated in Dijon, where they were made by nuns (hence the name, which means "little nun" in French). The traditional version is closer to the French "pain d'épices", but this recipe has a more of a citrus flavour, made with marmalade.
94 K 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
1 hour 50 min.
Easy
45 Nonettes
8 IngredientsLast modified on: June 2nd 2015
For 45 Nonettes, you will need:
- 1
1 1⁄3 cup water - 2
1 1⁄3 cup honey - 3
2⁄3 cup caster sugar - 4
½ cup butter - 5
2 ¾ cups flour - 6
1 tablespoon baking powder - 7
3 oranges - 8
marmalade
Change these quantities to make:
Change measures:
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Resting: 1 hour
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 1 hour 50 min.
If you start now, at , you will finish around : ?.Change start time
To finish around 7pm, you'll need to have started before: .Change end time
Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Put in a saucepan: 1 1⁄3 cup water, 1 1⁄3 cup honey, 2⁄3 cup caster sugar and ½ cup butter with a little orange zest.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Sieve 2 ¾ cups flour and 1 tablespoon baking powder.
Stage 3 - 7 min.
Put the saucepan on medium heat and bring to a simmer.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
Remove from the heat and tip in the flour and baking powder.
Stage 5 - 2 min.
Mix well with a whisk to make a smooth batter.
Stage 6 - 10 min.
Put a first layer of batter in the bottom of the moulds or tins, then place a small spoonful of marmalade on top.
Stage 7 - 1 hour
Cover with more batter and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Stage 8 - 20 min.
Preheat the oven to 210°C (410°F).
Bake for about 20 minutes.
Bake for about 20 minutes.
Stage 9
Leave to cool completely before eating.
Remarks
For a more traditional flavour, add a little mixed spice (or the special French "pain d'épices" blend if you can find it).
You can also vary the main flavour by using a different zest and marmalade (lime, for example), or simply use jam; blackcurrant is delicious.
You can also vary the main flavour by using a different zest and marmalade (lime, for example), or simply use jam; blackcurrant is delicious.
Keeping: Several days in an airtight tin.
Source: Home made based on internet research.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 50 RDI=20 % | 540 RDI=50 % | 310 RDI=50 % | 5,150 RDI=260 % | 21,550 RDI: 260 % |
| Per 100 g | 2 RDI=1 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 240 RDI=10 % | 990 RDI: 10 % |
| Per piece | 1 RDI=0 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 6 RDI=1 % | 110 RDI=6 % | 480 RDI: 6 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 45 Nonettes : 4.95 €
- Per Nonettes : 0.15 €
Change currency: 
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
Flour
Like these other recipes: Chocolate rolls (petits pains), Savoury mini-madeleines with 2 cheeses, Provençal colombier for Pentecost, Hazelnut and orange cake, Rolled chestnut and apple brioche, ... See them all 199
Water
Like these other recipes: Eggs meurette, Valay-Brest, Quick chicken curry, Panettone, Hazelnut and orange cake, ... See them all 134
Honey
Like these other recipes: Confit Victoria pineapple with honey and spices, Cranachan, Amandier (gluten-free almond cake), Chocolate madeleines, Nougat, ... See them all 9
Caster sugar
Like these other recipes: Breton apple and rhubarb tart , Tiramisu, Vanilla ice cream, Crêpes Suzette, Lime meringue tart, ... See them all 357
Other recipes you may also like
Lemon Mayonnaise
This is almost as simple to make as a plain mayonnaise, but with the double lemon flavour of both zest and juice for a delicate, fresh tang.February 17th 201686 K4.5 5 min.
French bean salad with vinaigrette
A very simple recipe for a salad of green (or yellow) French beans: The beans are boiled first, then thoroughly drained and served mixed with herbs, chopped shallot and a good vinaigrette (french dressing).October 27th 201666 K4.6 9 min.
Caramelized apple rice pudding
This recipe combines a classic rice pudding with caramelized apples and a crunchy topping inspired by crumble. Served in glasses, this makes an original and delicious dessert.November 28th 202127 K1 1 hour 9 min.
Small cheese and bacon rolls
These small aperitif snacks can be prepared in advance and heated at the last minute, or served cold.September 7th 2018358 K5 1 hour 25 min.
The total turnip
The whole turnip goes into this recipe, in which ramekins are filled with both the root vegetable and its leaves.February 21th 2011313 K4.4 60 min.
News list of cooking-ez.com
Sign up to receive the latest recipes (next batch due to be sent on 2025-04-06)
Note: We'll never share your e-mail address with anyone else.
Post a comment or question
Follow this recipe
If you are interested in this recipe, you can "follow" it, by entering your email address here. You will then receive a notification immediately each time the recipe is modified or a new comment is added. Please note that you will need to confirm this following.
Note: We'll never share your e-mail address with anyone else.
Alternatively: you can subscribe to the mailing list of cooling-ez.com , you will receive a e-mail for each new recipe published on the site.