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Cartellate | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Apulia, Italy | TasteAtlas
Cartellate | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Apulia, Italy | TasteAtlas
Cartellate | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Apulia, Italy | TasteAtlas
Cartellate | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Apulia, Italy | TasteAtlas
Cartellate | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Apulia, Italy | TasteAtlas
Cartellate | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Apulia, Italy | TasteAtlas

Cartellate

(Crustoli)

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.

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