Castagne infornate, also known as Castagne n’fornate, is a traditional dessert from the Campania region of Italy. It is a sweet treat made from chestnuts that are roasted in the oven and then coated in a sugar syrup. This delicious dessert can be found in various towns and communes in Campania, including Avellino, Benevento, and Salerno.
One popular recipe for Castagne infornate involves roasting the chestnuts in the oven until they are tender, then peeling and coating them in a sugar syrup made from water and sugar. Another recipe involves boiling the chestnuts in water until they are soft, then peeling and coating them in a sugar syrup.
Castagne infornate has been recognized as a traditional Italian food product (PAT) by the Italian Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies. This designation ensures that the dessert is made according to specific traditional methods and with locally sourced ingredients.
Sources:
– “Castagne infornate” – www.cucinaitaliana.it
– “Castagne n’fornate” – www.giallozafferano.it