Sicilian Almond & Caper Spread

This particular Sicilian Almond & Caper Spread unites the sweetness and fragrance of two essential Sicilian ingredients; capers of Pantelleria and delicious Sicilian almonds. Capers occupy a permanent post in the Mediterranean flora. Between May and September caper bushes begin to flower and the buds becomes what we know as capers. Pantelleria island is a hot, dry, wind-swept volcanic island south of Sicily and east of Tunisia. The capers from Pantelleria are the best of all. For four main reasons: the island's volcanic soil give the capers their particular taste; the temperature of the island alternates between hot days and cool nights giving the capers their strong fragrance; there is a rich tradition of growing and picking capers on Pantelleria; and last but not least, the particular caper variety, which grows only on Pantelleria (the cultivar spinosa nocellara), is very special and rare plant. Pantelleria capers are so unique, they are the only capers that are certified IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta). Then we have the Sicilian Almonds. Sicilian almonds are the best almonds in the world due to the fact that they are naturally grown in Sicily's volcanic soil. Unlike other almonds they are also sundried rather than dried through using industrial machinery. Our Sicilian Almond & Caper spread is an excellent appetizer for canapè, toasted bread and focaccia bread. Suggested for pasta dishes as well! Ingredients: Capers 45%, Extravirgin olive oil, almonds 9%, parsley, basil. (2.99 OZ) - also available at giannettiartisans.com