Today we talk about the typical Sicilian products to give at Christmas . The festivities are always a good opportunity to give gastronomic gifts , and Sicilian ones are always super appreciated. Even more if they are Sicilian products of excellence that can be enclosed in Christmas baskets making us make an excellent impression.
If you don't have a trip to the island planned but would still like to make your loved ones happy with a penchant for regional cuisine, below we suggest some of the most popular typical Sicilian products to give as gifts at Christmas. Take note!
10 typical Sicilian products to give at Christmas
What is the typical product of Sicily ? And what are the typical Sicilian desserts ? These are legitimate questions for those who are not particularly familiar with Sicilian gastronomic culture, but the list is so long that we could never draw up an exhaustive list of what you absolutely must try. What we can do, however, is point out some gems with which to give life to precious boxes of unmissable typical Sicilian products. For example…
Salted ricotta from the Nebrodi
The undisputed protagonist of pasta alla Norma, ricotta salata is one of a kind. Difficult - but not impossible - to find outside the island, it is the cheese that more than any other can be appreciated by foodies. In addition to the famous Sicilian first course, you can also use it in arancini, in eggplant and macaroni rolls and on cherry tomato and onion salads.
Lard from Nebrodi black pig
The Nebrodi black pig cannot be missing, which in this case we advise you to buy in the form of lard . It literally melts in the mouth, and is perfect as a protagonist of successful rustic appetizers. An incentive to buy it? It is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, which help fight cholesterol. You have no excuses.
Almond paste
They need no introduction: moist and melting, almond pastes are appreciated by practically everyone. And in a Sicily-themed Christmas basket they certainly cannot be missing. The recipient will thank you for life. And you will have had the unique satisfaction of making him happy.
White nougat
Nougat is one of the quintessential Christmas desserts : it unites the whole peninsula, but in the various regions of Italy it is prepared in a different way. The traditional Sicilian one is white and made with almonds, and it's worth a try: it will become the protagonist of all the baskets with typical Sicilian products that you can assemble.
Salina capers in vinegar
Sicilian capers are super known. Those of Salina, in particular, are a carefully protected and promoted slow food presidium . They can be enjoyed in appetizers, in first courses (Aeolian pasta, for example) or even inside the fillings of rolls and savory pies. Receiving a jar as a gift is priceless.
Pistachio pesto
What article on typical Sicilian products to give at Christmas would be without one based on his majesty the Bronte pistachio ? Pistachio pesto can make everyone agree, but if you want to be on the safe side you could choose to donate an entire themed box, full of every delicacy based on the green gold of the Nebrodi.
Nero d'Avola
For many it is the best Sicilian wine , even if it is obviously not the only one. Nero d'Avola is the bottle you opt for when you want to give a welcome gift to those who appreciate red wine. And it is one of the Sicilian products that everyone should have drunk at least once.
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Sicilian cassata
Undisputed queen of Sicilian pastry , cassata is a wild card. Finding an original one in the rest of Italy is not easy, but if you order it on Sicilyaddict you will have the guarantee that it has been made with all the trappings, and moreover in an artisanal way. We didn't tell you anything...
Extra lemon jam
Lemon marmalade is a must, if you want to taste it as grandma would make it, we point out this one , produced with lemons from Vulcano , one of the Aeolian Islands. Naturally thick without the use of thickeners and/or pectins and delicious on bread, rusks or even inside a tart.
Tuna fillets in oil
We could not close without a seafood product. Also in this case the choice is vast, but here we have decided to point out the Alalunga fillets from the Aeolian Islands . Product of extreme quality, it is perfect for making a tasty pasta sauce with fresh tomato or a simple bruschetta.
Where to buy Sicilian products online?
We may be biased, but the choice on Sicilyaddict is large and for all budgets. If you are looking for the best site of Sicilian products, we advise you to drop by. In addition to being able to buy baskets and boxes with typical Sicilian products (the one dedicated to Pistachio lovers is unsurpassed) you can find the excellence of the area expertly treated by the most renowned companies. Not to mention that here, the online sale of typical Sicilian desserts also includes fresh pastry delights, such as cannoli and cassata, just to name a couple.
