Neapolitan Pisto

Fine, aromatic toasted-colored powder with ground cinnamon and cloves for Neapolitan Pisto.

How do you prepare homemade Neapolitan Pisto?

To prepare Neapolitan Pisto, grind the cloves, coriander seeds, star anise, and pepper in a mortar or spice grinder until powdered. Mix these spices with the ground cinnamon and nutmeg until fully combined. Store this aromatic blend in an airtight container to use in traditional Christmas baking.

Cuisine
Italian
Diet
Vegan

Neapolitan pisto is a spice blend typical of Neapolitan culinary tradition, used to prepare traditional sweets from the Campania region, especially Christmas sweets.
Deliciously fragrant, it gives these sweets a special aroma and flavor for the holiday season.

Servings: 22 g

Ingredients

  • 12 g ground cinnamon
  • 2 g ground nutmeg
  • 2 g ground or whole black pepper
  • 2 g cloves
  • 2 g cooking coriander seeds or ground coriander (can be omitted)
  • 2 g star anise
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Instructions

  1. Place the cloves, coriander seeds, star anise, and peppercorns in a mortar or spice grinder.

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  2. Grind until powdered.

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  3. Once all the ingredients are powdered, mix them well and use them in your favorite recipe. Note: We can make two or three portions depending on need and store them in an airtight container so the aroma is preserved.

Enjoy your meal!

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