Corsican nougat: a sweet taste of the Corsican maquis
A highly sought-after Corsican sweet speciality appreciated by locals and holidaymakers alike, let yourself be seduced by the unique flavours of Corsican nougat ! Between tradition and modernity, Corsican nougat reinvents itself for the pleasure of our taste buds.
Home recipe: honey, clementine, citron, chestnut
Corsican nougat is the flagship confectionery product of the Isle of Beauty, and you'll find it in almost every shop window! A highly fragrant product, its intense aromas are due in no small part to AOC Corsican honey, its basic ingredient.
Like most nougats, Corsican nougat is made from almonds, sugar and egg white. In Corsica, it comes in different varieties, sometimes with delicious candied fruit. Among the most popular local flavors are citron nougat, chestnut nougat, clementine nougat and fig-nut nougat. And of course, there's always the famous honey nougat!
Vary the pleasures with raspberry nougat or, why not, chocolate nougat with candied orange peel. A sweet appreciated for its aromas, creaminess and ease of eating.
Sovéria, the village of Corsican nougat
Sovéria, a small hilltop village in Haute-Corse, is renowned for Marcel Santini's delicious nougats. Located 10 km north of Corte, it is famous for its confiserie Saint-Sylvestre, an artisanal production workshop for 100% Corsican confectionery. The only honey used is AOC maquis honey, and the natural products are guaranteed to contain no colorants, preservatives or additives. Let yourself be comforted by these little squares of pastel-colored nougat, close your eyes and gently savor this profusion of melt-in-your-mouth, crunchy flavors.
Esteban,a family-run imperial confectionery in Alata, won the 2017 prize for excellence at the Salon du Chocolat in Bastia for its hazelnut nougat (Cervioni hazelnuts, of course!) It offers a highly diversified range of products. If you're curious to discover the island's delicacies, don't hesitate to meet this friendly nougatier and watch the production process in his laboratory: here you'll succumb to this sweet madness!
Taste the blackat the fair
The crunchiest of nougats, called black nougat, is made from a blend of Corsican honey and roasted almonds. Its dark color comes from the cooking of the honey, which caramelizes. A real pleasure for the palate, and a gourmet whirlwind!
To promote local products and their richness as well as their know-how, taste artisans are always present at the craft fairs that flourish in summer. You'll be able to taste the famous black nougat!
Corsica, a destination full of flavors and divine pleasures for the taste buds, will delight the most gourmand of palates. With your Corsicard, take advantage of discounts on a wide range of Corsican products offered by our local artisan partners.
