Sour Cherry Syrup from Morello Austera
Amarena di Cantiano are a variety of sour cherry and one of the last sour cherry cultivars available today. With their tart flavor and dark skins, flesh and juice, amarene (sour cherries) are a favorite fruit for pies, jams, preserves, and many other sweet and savory applications. The Lupatelli family of Morello Austera had always loved these cherries, which grew wild in their hometown in the Marche region of Italy, and so, they set out to grow their own orchard in 2000 (started with clippings from trees in the center of town!). From the beginning, they've sold their cherries preserved in syrup (Amarena di Cantiano in Sciroppo) made from the juice of the same cherries, but they quickly discovered that the syrup was just as delicious as the cherries themselves.
The syrup is dense and delicious with intense cherry flavor enhanced by a tiny bit of clove, lemon rind, almond oil and cinnamon. We think the flavor is dazzling when combined with sparkling water for a true Italian soda. But don't stop there. While the cherries themselves can help make a Manhattan cocktail special, our Morello Austera Cherry Syrup makes an outstanding Italian variation on a classic Kir Royale. Simply add a drop or two to a glass of chilled Prosecco. In fact, we love it in a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or over ice cream (or in ice cream), pound cake and all kinds of desserts. You'd be amiss if you didn't make this syrup part of your holiday celebrations.
Panforte di Siena from Marabissi Pasticceria
If the idea of panforte conjures images of leaden fruitcakes that are better used as doorstops than food, our Panforte di Siena from Marabissi Pasticceria, one of Tuscany's most esteemed pasticcerie, will have you looking at this traditional holiday treat in a whole new light. We carry two versions, Fig & Walnut (Fichi e Roci) and Date & Almond (Dattero e Mandorle), delicious variations on the classic recipe. Made with moist fruit, toasted nuts, a blend of spices that includes cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves and just enough flour to hold the cake together, they are indescribably delicious.
With their small size, rustic packaging and long shelf life, they make the perfect stocking stuffer, hostess gift or the centerpiece of a festive holiday dessert table. Present slices of either the Fig & Walnut or Date & Almond Panforte surrounded by fresh or dried fruits, cheese, torrone and pieces of bittersweet chocolate. Your family and friends can enjoy with coffee, liqueurs, dessert wine or your favorite holiday cocktails.
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