Name: SICILIAN ALMOND PASTES WITH ORANGE
SKU: 20207
Availability: InStock
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SICILIAN ALMOND PASTES WITH ORANGE

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Each almond paste is individually packaged and is prepared with the highest quality ingredients, all of Sicilian origin.

They are MADE FRESH ON REQUEST, we recommend placing the order Thursday-Friday so as to ship the fresh product at the beginning of the week.

FREE OF PRESERVATIVES

EXPIRY DATE: about one month from packaging

Packaged and prepared at: Dolceria Messina – Via Roma 173 – 96015 Francofonte (SR)

Description

Sicilian Orange Almond Pastries

Almond Pastries are traditional Sicilian sweets. According to some research, their origins date back to the Middle Ages, and they were initially prepared in some Sicilian monasteries. The custom of mixing almonds and sugar together, however, was already common among the Arabs who conquered the island.

Orange almond pastries are a classic Sicilian sweet, perfect for those who love the characteristic and authentic flavors of tradition. They are made with a few simple and genuine ingredients such as Sicilian almonds, sugar, egg white and Sicilian orange juice.

Their artisanal processing requires passion, care and mastery. In the Sicilian Orange Almond Pastries that we offer you, the almonds are mixed with orange paste obtained from the juice of certified organic oranges from the Scollo Company, which gives them a unique flavor and aroma. The dough, expertly shaped by hand, is then decorated with icing sugar. Each bite contains the genuineness of the ingredients and the warmth of Sicilian tradition, making them perfect for any occasion, from breakfast to a special gift.

These pastries offer a perfect balance between sweetness and citrus freshness and can be served on many occasions: for example as a dessert after lunch or dinner, accompanied by a good fortified wine such as Passito di Pantelleria, or during an afternoon tea, together with a selection of artisanal biscuits. The orange almond pastries also pair well with an espresso coffee, enhancing its aromas, or they can be enjoyed on their own, for a sweet and irresistible break at any time of the day.

They are also ideal as a small gift, inside elegant packages, perfect for celebrating holidays (Christmas, Easter) or special events as they are particularly appreciated by children as they are inviting and delicious sweets, but we assure you that they can also delight the palate of adults!

ATTENTION: They are PREPARED FRESH ON REQUEST, we recommend placing the order Thursday-Friday so as to ship the fresh product at the beginning of the week.