As the song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” And the shops are crammed with indulgent treats of every kind. Even if you follow a more healthy regime for the rest of the year, Christmas is definitely the time to spoil your friends and family. Each Italian region has its own traditional sweetmeats, from spiced biscuits and candied fruits to enriched breads, and some of these, like pandoro from Verona, torrone (nougat) and panettone, are now firm festive favourites beyond the confines of the peninsula.
So, if you won’t be visiting Italy over the holidays to sample the delights of Roman pangiallo, pampetato in Emilia- Romagna or struffoli in Naples, try and buy these delicious treats we’ve selected for your holiday celebrations or as last-minute gift ideas.
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