Cartellate con mosto is a traditional dessert from the Campania region in Italy. It can be found in various towns and communes of Campania, including Naples, Salerno, and Caserta. This sweet treat is typically made during the Christmas season and is a popular choice for festive celebrations.
To make cartellate con mosto, a dough is prepared using flour, white wine, and olive oil. The dough is then rolled out and cut into thin strips, which are then twisted and shaped into small rosettes. These rosettes are deep-fried until golden brown and crispy.
Once fried, the cartellate are soaked in mosto, which is a sweet grape syrup made from boiled grape must. The mosto gives the dessert a rich and sweet flavor. The cartellate are then dusted with powdered sugar and sometimes sprinkled with cinnamon or other spices for added taste.
Cartellate con mosto is a recognized traditional food product (PAT) in Italy. This recognition ensures that the dessert is made following specific traditional methods and using authentic ingredients. The specifications for cartellate con mosto include the use of specific types of flour, wine, and olive oil, as well as the traditional frying and soaking techniques.
Sources:
– “Cartellate con mosto” – www.gustissimo.it
– “Cartellate con mosto: la ricetta originale” – www.cucinaitaliana.it