{"product_id":"biscottiera-tin-classic-amaretti-by-chiostro-di-saronno","title":"Amaretti di Saronno in Vintage Blue Keepsake Tin – Chiostro di Saronno","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic crunchy amaretti from Chiostro di Saronno, the Lazzaroni family bakery in Saronno, just north of Milan. Each cookie is wrapped in colorful tissue paper and packed in a vintage-style blue tin modeled on the historic Lazzaroni canisters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lazzaroni family has baked amaretti in Saronno since 1718, using the same three ingredients: sugar, apricot kernels, and egg whites. The result is a crisp, airy cookie with a light almond aroma and a gently bittersweet finish — \u003cem\u003eamaretti\u003c\/em\u003e means \"little bitter ones.\" The company takes its name from the former cloister (\u003cem\u003echiostro\u003c\/em\u003e) in the center of Saronno that is still the family's home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe with espresso, a glass of vin santo, or an after-dinner amaro. Crumble over gelato or fruit, or use as a gluten-free crust for cheesecake. When the cookies are gone, the tin stays on the counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190 g \/ 6.7 oz\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar, apricot kernels (19%), egg whites\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten-free\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saronno, Lombardy, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chiostro di Saronno (Paolo Lazzaroni \u0026amp; Figli)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Family recipe since 1718\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually wrapped cookies in a reusable vintage blue metal tin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cookies — keep the lid closed and store in a cool, dry place. Tin — wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry right away · Not dishwasher safe · Not microwave safe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espresso cups, biscotti jars, and Italian serving trays at Biordi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are amaretti di Saronno?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCrisp Italian cookies from the town of Saronno in Lombardy, made from sugar, apricot kernels, and egg whites. They are sweet with a slightly bitter almond-like edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these amaretti gluten-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The recipe contains no flour — only sugar, apricot kernels, and egg whites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the story behind amaretti?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLegend says a young couple in Saronno baked the first amaretti to honor a surprise visit from the Cardinal of Milan, using the only ingredients they had on hand, and wrapped them in colored paper — the tradition Lazzaroni still follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do you serve amaretti with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEspresso, cappuccino, dessert wine, or amaro. They also work crumbled over gelato, poached fruit, or tiramisù.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Christmas or holiday gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The vintage tin is ready to give, the cookies keep well, and amaretti are a traditional part of the Italian holiday table. Pair it with a set of hand-painted espresso cups for a complete gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It's an easy, thoughtful gift to bring to dinner — guests can open it with coffee after the meal, and the tin gets reused for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian goods since 1946. We are a San Francisco Legacy Business, were voted Best Overall Retailer in the SF Bay Guardian Best of the Bay poll five years running, and the City declared May 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\" in 2021. We pair Italian pantry gifts with hand-painted ceramics from artisans such as FIMA, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, and Ceramiche Bucci. Questions? Call (415) 392-8096 or email customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eArtisan Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmaretti di Saronno\u003c\/strong\u003e — Saronno, a town just north of Milan, is the home of the amaretti cookie. The traditional version is made with apricot kernels, giving it its signature bittersweet taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChiostro di Saronno, Saronno\u003c\/strong\u003e — Paolo Lazzaroni \u0026amp; Figli is a family business now in its eighth generation, baking in Saronno since 1718. The family still lives in a former cloister in the center of town, which gives the brand its name, and keeps an archive of its history within the cloister walls.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zia Pia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67807938084917,"sku":"6779","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/LuxuriousItalianAmarettiChristmasStillLife.png?v=1793028818","url":"https:\/\/biordi.com\/products\/biscottiera-tin-classic-amaretti-by-chiostro-di-saronno","provider":"Biordi Art Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}