Cartellate

Cartellate are traditional Italian holiday treats consisting of fried pastry shells filled with a variety of ingredients such as roasted almonds, chocolate, spices, and honey. They are a staple on every Apulian Christmas table, often coated in dried fig syrup and cinnamon.

In Apulia, cartellate are usually prepared in the shape of a rose, which is ideal for absorbing syrups or cooked wine.