Martorana fruit is a traditional dessert of the Feast of the Dead in Palermo.
A sweet dough made of almond flour and sugar gives life to one of the most exclusive traditions of Sicilian festive desserts.
Getting your hands in the dough is the mood of the experience, but it is also necessary to leave room for your creativity during the painting and decorating of the sweets.
A small savory tasting of the typical dish of this festive day will make this Sicilian culinary experience truly fantastic.
We will begin with the historical background of Martorana fruit, then you will dive into the fun creation of different fruit shapes using plaster molds or freehand.
During the drying break, you will also discover the folk tradition of the Day of the Dead, to which these sweets are closely connected.
You will taste the traditional dish of the Feast of the Dead:
Muffoletta, a typical Sicilian bread filled with extra virgin olive oil, anchovies, pepper, and caciocavallo cheese.
This tasting will be paired with a Sicilian wine.
The experience continues with the coloring of the fruit, where your creativity will take center stage!
Once the sweets have dried, we will place them in a charming takeaway box. Inside, you will find a souvenir postcard, and I will gift you the recipe in digital format.
Hi, I'm Ileana, a chef from Palermo with a passion for Sicilian cuisine. I'll teach you traditional recipes, both sweet and savory, so you can experience Sicilian cuisine at home with your family. You'll find me in the beautiful setting of Mondello Beach in Palermo, Sicily, so after a true Sicilian cooking experience, you can dive into the crystal-clear waters of our sea.
The closest station
subway STOP TOMMASO NATALE
How to get to the station?
From 3 KM AT MY HOME: 35mins
Exact location provided after booking.
Duration of this cooking class is 3 hours.
It costs 100 per person.
Yes, “Secrets of Sugar: the Ancient Art of Frutta Martorana” has a vegetarian option.
Up to 6 people can join Ileana's cooking class.
Yes, “Secrets of Sugar: the Ancient Art of Frutta Martorana” has a vegan option.
You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.
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Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.
