Sugared Almond Bear Jar

Dating back to Roman times, sugared almonds have been traditionally used to celebrate weddings and births. The typical sugared almond is made up of an inner core called "anima" (soul), consisting of a shelled, peeled whole Pizzuta d'Avola  almond. Pizzuta refers to the physical shape of the almond, which is pointy and flat.  It is coated with superimposed layers of sugar through several soakings.  A fruity nut, with a hint of bitterness in the finish, the almond is balanced by the delicate, pastel-coloured sugar coating.