Organic Amalfi Coast Lemon 1Kg

Organic Amalfi Coast Lemon

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The True Lemon of the Amalfi coast

Known all over the world for its intense perfume

Considered the best lemon in the world

Variety: Sfusato Amalfitano

Limone Costa d'Amalfi IGP, whose cultivar is the Sfusato Amalfitano, made its appearance around the XNUMXth century thanks to the Arabs who brought it here after having introduced it to Spain and Sicily. At this time, the Amalfi landscape began to be dotted with lemon groves, renamed "gardens" for their natural beauty, very useful for stemming the threat of hydrogeological instability.

The Amalfi Coast is famous all over the world for its views and for the spectacular beauty of its territory, to the point of being inscribed for many years as a World Heritage Site by theUnesco.

Characteristics of the Amalfi Lemon

Very fragrant and aromatic, Sfusato Amalfitano is a citrus fruit with an elongated, “tapered” elliptical shape, with few seeds, which has a medium-thick, bright yellow peel. Its juice is abundant, somewhat acid; the weight is from 100 grams upwards.

Il Lemon from the Amalfi Coast IGP it is grown in one small area of ​​the Amalfi Coast between the municipalities of Amalfi, Cetara, Furore, Maiori, Minori, Positano, Conca dei Marini, Ravello, Praiano, Scala, Tramonti and Vietri sul Mare

Amalfi lemon

The Aceto family deserves credit for being the promoter and founder of Consortium for the Protection of Amalfi Coast IGP Lemon, that with commitment and dedication is dedicated to "promote and disseminate the unique characteristics of this excellent product to consumers, commercial operators, professional operators, the media and tour operators".

For the numerous activities in the field of lemon growing, his father Luigi Aceto was awarded the titles of Official Knight of the Republic e Knight of Labor.

The company is certified by Organic Agriculture.

The company lands, equal to 12,44 hectares, are in fact certified organic, for the entire surface, of which:

• 2,51 Hectares - production of Amalfi lemons
• 9,93 Hectares - wooded areas and pasture

Amalfi Lemon Experience

If you are in Amalfi, we recommend the LEMON TOUR at Salvatore Aceto's company.

They offer lemon visits and cooking courses inspired by tradition that will give you unique emotions.

Theirs is a family history of farmers who have been taking care of this land for 6 generations.

“Come to our lemon groves and experience an exciting day in nature to discover the authentic soul of Amalfi.”

Limoncello Amalfitano: the original recipe

Limoncello is a digestive liqueur with a fresh and aromatic flavour, typical of the Amalfi Coast. Its preparation is simple and requires only a few ingredients:

Ingredients:

• 10 untreated lemons from the Amalfi Coast
• 1 liter of 95% pure alcohol
• 500 ml of water
• 400 grams of sugar

Preparation:

1. Wash the lemons carefully and dry them with a clean cloth.
2. Using a potato peeler, remove the zest from the lemons, being careful not to remove the white part, which would be bitter.
3. Place the lemon peels in an airtight glass jar and pour in the pure alcohol.
4. Close the jar tightly and leave to macerate in a cool, dark place for 30 days.
5. Once the maceration time has passed, prepare a simple syrup: in a pan, bring the water with the sugar to the boil. Mix until the sugar is completely dissolved.
6. Allow the syrup to cool completely.
7. Filter the alcohol from the lemon peels and add it to the cold syrup.
8. Mix the mixture well and bottle it in sterilized glass bottles.
9. Leave the limoncello to rest in a cool, dark place for at least 10 days before consuming it.

Tips:

• For a limoncello with a more intense flavour, extend the maceration time up to 45 days.
• If you prefer a sweeter liqueur, increase the quantity of sugar to 500 g.
• Limoncello can be stored in the refrigerator for several months.

Variants:

• You can flavor limoncello with vanilla, cinnamon or ginger.
• For a touch of freshness, add 100 ml of fresh lemon juice to the mixture.

Limoncello is an excellent digestive to be enjoyed cold at the end of a meal. It is also perfect as an ingredient for cocktails and desserts.

Spark of Creativity:

Imagine being on the Amalfi Coast, among the fragrant lemons and the crystal clear sea. With this recipe, you can bring some of this magic home and savor the true taste of artisanal limoncello.

Buon appetito!

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