Typical Italian autumn desserts come from a centuries-old tradition built around simple ingredients such as chestnuts, grapes, grape must, walnuts and figs. These ingredients become small regional masterpieces, with authentic recipes handed down through generations and often tied to local festivals, grape harvests and the wider harvest season.
Here are 10 typical autumn desserts to try in Italy:
Chestnut cake
Mont Blanc
Bertolina cake
Apple strudel
Wine doughnuts
Roccata di Assisi
Pitta ’mpigliata
Grape mustard
Pane di sapa
Stuffed dried figs
