6 OF THE MOST IRRESISTIBLE SWEETS IN GRANADA
Spain is famous for its exquisite cuisine and attracts foodies from all over the world. Paella, jamón ibérico, and Spanish omelet are just a few of the dishes that make your mouth water. But of course, dessert is as just as important and we don’t want you to miss out on the best sweets around. These are 6 desserts in Granada that you need to try!
Piononos
Piononos are small, yet very tasty pastries from Santa Fe, a small town near Granada. Although many versions of piononos exist, the most famous are from here. These delights are rolls of pastry dough drenched in syrup and topped with toasted cream. Easily munched in two bites, so be careful! The Granadinos know that the best place to get piononos is at Casa La Isla, a traditional bakery in Santa Fe.
Lágrimas de Boabdil
Granada’s long history as a Moorish caliphate from 711-1492 AD greatly influenced its food, history, and culture. One dessert which embodies this past. Lágrimas de Baobdil is a crunchy cake that takes its name from Boabdil, the last Nasrid king of Granada. When the city fell to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in 1492, he was sent to live in exile in the Alpujarras mountains. On the way, he shed tears (lágrimas), because Moorish rule over Spain had ended. The base is sweet and made from almonds topped with raspberry sauce. So this dessert isn’t only one of the tastiest in Granada, but also reflects the city’s past!
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Soplillos de la Alpujarra
Another sweet treat with Moorish roots is Soplillos de la Alpujarra. This dessert is from Granada’s mountain villages, using a centuries-old recipe. These Moorish meringue are made by whipping almonds and honey together with egg whites. They’re super light, fluffy, and irresistible. With a hint of lemon and sugar, these sweets have the perfect balance of flavors.
Pestiños
Another dessert from the Alpujarras is pestiño, a crunchy treat popular around the holidays. rounds of dough made from sesame, lemon, and anise are deep-fried in olive oil until crispy and golden. The finishing touch is a glaze of sugar and honey. Pestiños are available in bakeries all year round, but they are especially popular at Easter and Christmas.
Torta Real de Motril
Motril is a coastal town in the Granada province, home to one of the most tempting desserts. Torta de Motril features many of the key ingredients from the sweets we’ve already listed, like sugar, almonds, egg whites, and lemon. The cake is crumbly and simple but gets an extra punch of sweetness from a sugary glaze on top. This cake is a favorite among the locals and represents a modern side of Granada since the recipe is less than 200 years old.
Huesos de Santo
Huesos de Santo are a traditionally enjoyed on November 1st, All Saints’ Day in Spain. These sweets got their name, holy bones, from the holiday and their shape. These small, white marzipan tubes are hollow, like a bone, and then filled with “marrow”, or a blend of egg yolk and sugar. These special treats only come around once a year, so be sure to snag them while you can!
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