Almendras garrapiñadas

Las almendras garrapiñadas es uno de los frutos secos dulces más populares en las ferias y fiestas de los pueblos de Cataluña.

Los pasteleros utilizan calderas de cobre, aunque también se pueden emplear cazuelas de barro.

Se pueden utilizar otro tipo de frutos secos en la receta, cómo avellanas, nueces, etc…

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