Spongata di Busseto is a traditional dessert from the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy. It is a sweet pastry filled with a mixture of dried fruits, nuts, and spices. This delicious treat can be found in various towns and communes of Emilia-Romagna, including Busseto, Parma, and Piacenza.
In Busseto, you can find Spongata di Busseto at local pastry shops such as Pasticceria Bignami and Pasticceria Cavour. In Parma, it is available at Pasticceria Torino and Pasticceria Ducale. Piacenza offers this delicacy at Pasticceria F.lli Salati and Pasticceria Cavour.
One popular recipe for Spongata di Busseto includes a filling made of dried figs, raisins, almonds, walnuts, honey, cinnamon, and cloves. The mixture is then wrapped in a thin pastry crust and baked until golden brown. Another variation of the recipe includes the addition of candied orange peel and chocolate.
Spongata di Busseto has been recognized with the PAT (Traditional Agri-Food Products) recognition, which guarantees its traditional production methods and ingredients. The specifications for Spongata di Busseto include the use of specific dried fruits, nuts, and spices, as well as the traditional pastry crust and baking techniques.
Sources:
– “Spongata di Busseto” – www.emiliaromagnaturismo.it
– “Spongata di Busseto” – www.prodottitipici.com