THE pine nut panels are a basic to celebrate this day, You can easily prepare them at home with little effort. It is a type of candy that is usually prepared with expensive ingredients, almond flour is usually expensive, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do without it. We can use a smaller amount and mix it with potato or sweet potato, which will ultimately help create a spectacular dough. Find out how to prepare the most delicious homemade panellets while investing as little as possible in their preparation.
These recipes are based on an ancient tradition, they are cooked and eaten in almost every home. The important thing is to have a good time, a day that, traditionally, perhaps ends up being a staple that one could cook on many occasions. We can eat them beyond this festival, when we want to create this wonderful bite that we can experience in the first person through wonderful recipes.
The origin of this gastronomic tradition
Panellets are a traditional treat from Catalonia that are also eaten in Andorra, being a common item in these regions. In the same way it spreads to other regions of the country thanks to the influence of this tradition which has crossed borders. Designed as an ingredient that can be tasted in a bite that seems to have an origin we should know about. Continued from the Andorra guide blog: “There is no doubt that panellets are one of the most popular treats in Catalan culture. They are usually made during All Saints’ Day, although they are currently the absolute stars of the pastry shop windows for several weeks. Although the original recipe consists of almond paste covered with pine nuts, there are many recipes that incorporate coconut, coffee, chocolate or lemon, among others. However, its origin is quite uncertain. It is possible that in ancient times it was an Arabic candy, which in the 18th century began to be used as an offering on the graves of the deceased. Furthermore, it has been confirmed that before 1800 they became popular in Barcelona festival raffles and that they began to spread to other regions of Spain and that during the 19th century , they were sold in pastry shops.
These are the best recipes for pine nut panels to celebrate All Saints’ Day
Sweet potato panellets are a good, low-cost alternative. They are addictive and provide us with a colorful and perfect bite for these All Saints’ holidays. They replace the potato with sweet potato to save almond flour, one of the most expensive ingredients used in this energy paste that we eat every year or prepare with the whole family.
These homemade chocolate and coconut panellets are a good option to indulge in this traditional All Saints’ Day treat. Let’s discover this snack full of symbolism with the sweetness and joy of two basics. The coconut and cocoa will end up making the difference and perhaps attracting the youngest in the house looking for traditional cuisine.
Some cafe signs ended up being installed on our All Saints’ Day menu. They give color and flavor to a very special treat. The contrast of the almond flour with the coffee and the hint of sugar is extraordinary. If we want to make it even more appetizing, we can put a little chocolate on the base as decoration, they will be incredible.
Potato chocolate panellets are a good alternative to the traditional ones. We will include one of the low cost of the moment, the potato to give it a smooth finish and a spectacular texture. Children and not-so-children will love them, we will be able to shape them and thus obtain the finish that these traditional sweets will need.
These pine nut panels are the most expensive they sell, in some bakeries they reach 90 euros per kilo. Making them at home will cost us much less. For them to be beautiful, you must without hesitation opt for national pine nuts, they have nothing to do with those from Asia. Investing in this item may cost more, but it will be worth it.
There is no choice but to start enjoying it. Choose your recipe, don’t hesitate to opt for good raw materials which end up being those which make the difference. In this type of elements we can enjoy a spectacular meal at a low price and with controlled sugar levels.
Preparing them at home is always a good option. Especially these days when you need to start taking a little more care of yourself. Join a tradition that must be put into practice, not only by eating them, but also by tasting them with the help of a good bottle of cava beyond All Saints’ Day.
