Description
Frutta Martorana is a typical Sicilian specialty to be enjoyed at any time of the year. The frutta martorana from the Angelo Inglima pastry shop is made with strictly selected almond paste of the 'tuono' variety, which is then hand-colored. Frutta martorana is a traditional sweet of Sicilian cuisine. It is a type of marzipan, made with almond flour, sugar, corn starch, and food colorings. It is used to decorate festive tables, especially during religious holidays. Frutta martorana is usually shaped to create realistic fruits and vegetables, but the almond paste can also be used to create other shapes like flowers, animals, and characters. Frutta martorana is a food product included among the traditional Italian agri-food products by the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies and is recognized as a traditional Sicilian agri-food product. In Sicilian confectionery tradition, frutta martorana was prepared for the commemoration of the deceased. The origin of the preparation of frutta martorana is very ancient, and its name is owed to the Monastery of Martorana located in the center of Palermo. Legend has it that the nuns of the monastery prepared frutta martorana for the first time to beautify the bare trees during a visit, in the middle of winter, by King Charles V in 1537. This is one of the many legends that characterize the history of frutta martorana. Pairings: Frutta Martorana is excellent enjoyed on its own paired with a sweet liqueur wine. Storage: Store in a cool and dark environment.