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Ostie Ripiene di Agnone
EasyschedulePrep: 30 minutilocal_fire_departmentCook: 10 minutigroup20 ostie
Ostie Ripiene are a unique Christmas sweet from Agnone: two ultra-thin wafers (ostie) enclosing a filling of honey, walnuts, almonds, and chocolate. Agnone, the city of bells, is also the birthplace of this ancient delicacy.
They are prepared for Christmas and given as a gift as a sign of friendship.
Preparation
- 1
Roughly chop the walnuts, almonds, and chocolate.
- 2
Warm the honey over low heat without allowing it to boil.
- 3
Add the dried fruit, cinnamon, and orange zest.
- 4
Mix well and let cool slightly.
- 5
Spread a spoonful of filling on one wafer and cover with another.
- 6
Press gently and let cool.
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Chef's Tips
The honey must not boil or it will become bitter. Ostie per dolci can be found in baking supply shops. They keep well for a long time when stored in a tin.