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A small, bitter citrus fruit cultivated exclusively along the coast of Savona, famous for creating the iconic Italian soda.
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Ingredients
- 1 kg fresh Chinotto citrus fruits
- 800g sugar
- 500ml water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Whole cloves
Preparation
- Wash the fruits and soak them in salted water for a few days, changing the water frequently to reduce bitterness.
- Boil the sugar and water together to create a thick syrup.
- Add the spices and fruits to the syrup, simmering gently until the citrus becomes translucent.
- Pour into sterilized jars for long-term preservation or use as an aromatic syrup base.
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