Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Almond Blossoms: Snow-White Sicilian Delights with a Timeless Charm
Whip up these soft, fragrant almond sweets – a true symbol of Sicily’s exquisite patisserie tradition!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 300g peeled almonds
- ✓ 300g caster sugar
- ✓ 3 egg whites
- ✓ half a teaspoon of honey
- ✓ a vial of bitter almond extract
- ✓ a few drops of vanilla or lemon essence
- ✓ icing sugar, to dust
📊 Nutritional Information
If you’re fond of Sicily’s genuine sweetness, almond blossoms are right up your street: tender, aromatic, and as white as fresh snow, they embody the island’s elegant confectionery heritage. Craft these irresistible biscuits with your own hands and bring a slice of tradition to your table.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Finely grind the almonds together with the sugar until you have a smooth, fragrant flour.
- 2
Tip the mixture into a bowl, then add the egg whites, honey and your chosen flavourings.
- 3
Mix vigorously until you get a smooth, soft dough.
- 4
Turn the mixture out onto a surface lightly dusted with icing sugar and roll into a sausage shape about 3cm high.
- 5
Cut into pieces roughly 4cm long, roll in icing sugar and shape as you wish.
- 6
Place your biscuits on a baking tray lined with parchment and leave to dry at room temperature for at least 8 hours.
- 7
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 10 minutes, until lightly golden beneath the sugary crust.
- 8
Take out, let them cool and serve your almond blossoms.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a richer aroma, stir in a teaspoon of grated lemon zest or a splash of amaretto liqueur. If you prefer a slightly softer biscuit, reduce the drying time to about 6 hours.
📦 Storage
- • Keep your almond blossoms in a tin for up to 5 to 6 days.
- • Store in a cool, dry spot away from any heat sources.
- • They freeze well for up to a month – just thaw at room temperature before serving.
- • Avoid refrigerating them as this can spoil their delicate softness.
- • Warm them gently in the oven before serving to bring out their lovely fragrance.
🍷 Pairing
These almond treasures pair beautifully with a glass of Pantelleria’s Moscato Passito, its amber hues and notes of honey and dried fruit perfectly complementing the rich almond flavour.
Give these lovely almond blossoms a go at home – they’re a wonderful way to share a little Sicilian sweetness with family and friends. Whether for teatime or a special occasion, their delicate charm and gentle aroma make them simply irresistible. I promise, once you try them, they’ll become a firm favourite in your baking repertoire!
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