lemons: the nectar of the Amalfi Coast

The typical scenery of the Amalfi Coast are the lemon, whose fruits, unique aroma, They are used wisely in the kitchen, in pastry and to produce the famous limoncello. That flash of yellow that stands out in stunning coastal scenery and that aroma that smells of fresh, of savory and appetizing.

A symbol is the product of the Amalfi Coast Lemon Amalfi Coast also known as sfusato amalfitano. It is a citrus fruit with a tapered shape and the renowned organoleptic properties. In 2001 obtained the IGP protected geographical indication. The sfusato of Amalfi is almost devoid of seeds with a peel of medium thickness. The pulp is the 50% the fruit and juice provides a rich in minerals, especially magnesium and potassium, Vitamin C and essential oils. Already in medieval times the doctors at the Medical School of Salerno had realized its healthful properties, also useful to counter scurvy: on ships of the Republic of Amalfi they never lacked the supplies of this unique citrus.

The crops exploit the terraces along the slopes of the coastal, sustained by said drywalls mace, serviceable protects the land from erosion and landslides. Currently, to cover the plants are not typical pagliarelle of a time, but plastic shade nets. The collection of the fruits most valuable is made once a year between spring and summer. L’area of ​​production It includes, in addition to Amalfi, the towns of Cetara, Conca dei Marini, Furore, Maiori, minors, Positano, Praiano, Ravello, Scala, Tramonti e Vietri sul Mare. The lemon Amalfi Coast is widely used in kitchen, squeezed on the fish, on seafood appetizers or roasts. In bars and patisseries, instead, It can be enjoyed as "limoncello", or tasted in varied combinations confectionery.

See and visit

You can take tours in terraces cultivated with lemons. You can also sample products whose main ingredient is the lemon. They are sold and lemons that derivative products such as limoncello, the lemon cream and lemon delights. In the local restaurants you can also sample dishes seasoned mainly with lemon.

The Lemon Festival in Tramonti

Back to Pucara, Sunsets fraction of the Lemon Festival, organized by the parish of S. Erasmus .

The festival will be held from 26 al 28 June.

The party was preceded by Lemon Pic Contest, a small photo competition where the theme is just "The lemon in the territory". The shots had to then capture our yellow gold within it grows, highlighting the close relationship with the surrounding environment.

Lemons kitchen

The limoncello, ancient origins, It has spread in a few years in Italy and abroad. Like drinking iced both as a digestif, both meals. Lemons are different depending on the areas. A Capri and the Sorrento Peninsula is the oval sorrentino, grown in flat areas. On the Amalfi coast there is the sfusato amalfitano, unique in Italy, harvested in mid-mountain terraces, overlooking the sea or in narrow valleys and gorges.

Limoncello, Preparation

It is very easy to prepare, even at home! It takes water, alcohol, sugar and lemon peel. For a liter of limoncello serve 6 pounds of citrus peels chemically untreated.

The Dolce d'Amalfi

The Dolce d'Amalfi is creating for excellence Sal De Riso Master, a delicate sweet that has in the scents and flavors of the Amalfi Coast. The Sun of our Earth, the perfume and the typical taste of "Sfusato Amalfitano", almonds to enhance taste and flavor conclude what is a perfect sweet lemon ... So simple and yet so refined.

– 160 grams of powdered sugar
– 130 grams of butter, at room temperature
– 100 grams of eggs
– 100 grams of whole milk, fresco
– 100 grams of almond flour
– 80 gram flour
– 50 grams of potato starch
– 2 Lemon, Amalfi Coast IGP
– 1 Vanilla, pod
– 60 grams of lemon peel, candied
– 5 grams Baking powder
– 2 grams of salt

The lemon granita

The lemon granita is a recipe typical of Sicilian origin based on water, sugar and lemon juice. With fragrant lemons of the Amalfi Coast becomes sublime, consumed at breakfast or afternoon.

– 2 liters of lemon juice
– 3 liters of water
– 1.5 pounds of sugar