Castagnaccio: Tuscany’s Chestnut Cake
Freshly baked castagnaccio / Photo courtesy of Aurelio Barattini
There are so many ways to enjoy chestnuts. A wonderful autumn treat, chestnuts are delicious served roasted as a snack, but can also be dried and then ground into chestnut flour. The resulting flavorful flour is then used to create delicious pasta, breads and desserts like this one.
Castagnaccio, a traditional sweet treat from Tuscany made with chestnut flour, is both gluten- and sugar-free. The combination of chestnut flour and raisins is so naturally sweet that castagna
Subscribe today to gain unlimited access to all of our exclusive Italy intel and much more. For less than the cost of a cappuccino per week, you'll have access to invaluable insights and resources that will enhance your Italian experience.
Join now and start exploring Italy like a local!
Already a member? Sign in here.
