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The ''crocetta di Caltanissetta'' is a traditional
The ''crocetta di Caltanissetta'' is a traditional Italian
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sweet pastry
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that was produced in the ''comune
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'' (municipality) of Caltanissetta
Caltanissetta (Sicilian language, Sicilian: ''Cartanissètta)'' is an Italian comune with a population of 58,012 inhabitants, serving as the capital of the Province of Caltanissetta, free municipal consortium of Caltanissetta in Sicily.
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, Sicily, until the end of 1908, then forgotten about, and which has recently been rediscovered. The ''crocetta di Caltanissetta'' and the '' spina sacra'' () are two pastry dishes that were traditionally prepared for the feast of the Most Holy Crucifix by the Sisters of the Benedictine
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Monastery. This monastery was located next to the Church of Santa Croce ('Holy Cross'), from which these sweet pastries take their name.
The pastry chef who rediscovered them (plus four women from the Santa Croce district) are the only ones who know the recipe for these pastries. The rediscovery was possible after 20 years of research, that began with a person living in the neighbourhood who remembered how the traditional recipe was passed from mother to daughter over time.
Ingredients
The ingredients of the ''crocetta di Caltanissetta'' are typical of theCaltanissetta
Caltanissetta (Sicilian language, Sicilian: ''Cartanissètta)'' is an Italian comune with a population of 58,012 inhabitants, serving as the capital of the Province of Caltanissetta, free municipal consortium of Caltanissetta in Sicily.
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area at the beginning of the last century. They are almonds, sugar, sweet lemon purée, oranges or other fruit typical of the area, pistachio and icing sugar.
See also
*List of Italian desserts and pastries
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References
External links
* {{Pastries Cuisine of Sicily Italian confectionery Italian pastries