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In the beautiful setting of the Sciacca area, known for its historical charm and traditions, you can enjoy an unforgettable experience by participating in a cooking class dedicated to this delicacy.

What is Frutta Martorana?

Frutta Martorana is a typical Sicilian sweet, a symbol of the island’s pastry-making tradition, which has its origins in the Martorana Monastery in Palermo. It is said that the nuns created these sweets to decorate the gardens during the Easter holidays, when the fruit trees were bare.

The base is almond paste, a sweet, malleable dough made from almond flour and sugar, enriched with food colouring to faithfully recreate the appearance of fruit. Besides its delicious flavour, what makes Frutta Martorana unique is its artistic value: each piece is a small masterpiece of typical Sicilian cuisine.

The experience: an immersive cooking class

Taking part in a one-hour cooking class on Frutta Martorana in Sciacca means immersing yourself in Sicilian tradition and learning the secrets of an art that combines manual skills, creativity and technique.

This experience is suitable for anyone, from beginners to cooking enthusiasts, and is designed to provide an authentic moment in tune with the traditions of the area.

Discover the raw materials

The journey into the creation of Frutta Martorana begins with discovering the raw materials. Sicily is famous for the quality of its almonds, such as those from Avola, used to make a soft and fragrant paste. During the lesson, guests will learn about the importance of ingredient selection, which contributes to making each cake an explosion of authentic flavours.

Shaping fruit

The most exciting part of the cooking class is undoubtedly the practical part: under the guidance of local master pastry chefs, you learn how to shape almond paste by hand, transforming it into realistic fruits such as pears, oranges, figs and pomegranates. It is a job that requires patience and precision, but also creativity, to create unique and personal shapes.

Colouring and finishing

Once shaped, the sweets come to life thanks to food colours. Participants can paint each piece, using traditional techniques to achieve realistic shades and details. This stage of the process is a true artistic moment, celebrating the beauty of nature and attention to detail.

Final tasting

At the end of the cooking class, guests can enjoy their creations accompanied by other local specialities, such as sweet Sicilian wines or a good coffee. It is the perfect moment to celebrate the results of their work and take home a tangible memento of this unique experience.

Why choose Sciacca for this experience?

Sciacca is an enchanting town on the south-western coast of Sicily, renowned for its historical charm, artisan traditions and culinary excellence. Participating in a cooking class here allows you to both learn the art of Frutta Martorana and immerse yourself in an authentic setting of colours, scents and Sicilian hospitality.

After the lesson, you can explore the historic centre of Sciacca, with its picturesque alleyways, tourist port and craft workshops where you can discover local ceramics, another excellence of this land.

Book and participate in the cooking class!

Participating in a cooking class dedicated to Frutta Martorana in the beautiful setting of Sciacca is not only an opportunity to learn an extraordinary culinary art, but also to live an authentic and unforgettable experience.

Whether you are a lover of cuisine, art, or simply curious to discover new traditions, this activity will give you moments of creativity, relaxation, and discovery, immersed in the unmistakable Sicilian atmosphere. All you have to do is make a reservation and let yourself be conquered by the flavours and colours of this extraordinary land.