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Pumpkin spice is so pervasive in the United States, to the point that the famed Pumpkin Spice Latte is essentially a harbinger for fall (which seems to pop up on menus earlier every year!). The driving force behind autumnal memes that poke fun at pumpkin-spice everything, it is everywhere as soon as summer begins to fade… whether you love it or hate it.
This blend of warm spices - cinnamon, nutmeg and the like - isn’t just part of US culture. In Italy, this spice mix is a classic addition to holiday cookies, and it’s called Pisto Napoletano. Per the name, the blend originated in Naples, and it’s a quintessential addition to cookies like Rococco, Mostaccioli, Sussumella, several other holiday sweets.
In Naples, particularly around the holidays, you can buy ready-made mixtures of the spice in stores - but it’s not so readily available in the US. However, it’s incredibly easy to make at home, and the amounts of each spice vary from recipe to recipe - meaning you can really tailor it to your own tastes. The star ingredients are as follows: cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, star anise and coriander. Some recipes also feature black or white pepper for a touch of heat.
It’s divine in classic cookies like Rococco, and fills the house with the dreamiest holiday aroma - so bookmark Giada’s recipe here when you’re ready to get your Italian fall baking on. Our guess? It’s probably pretty great in a latte, too.
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