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Translated in one of Sardinia's many dialects as “honey water”, Abbamele is the essence of honey and pollen. After traditional collection of the honey, the remaining honeycombs are pressed to extract any remaining honey, nectar and pollen. The honey used in Abbamele is collected from “mille fiori” honeycombs, which are pollinated with various flora to add complexity & depth of flavor to the final product. The yield is reduced in copper pots to make this Sardinian delicacy, which is one of the most ancient products of Sardinian gastronomy: abbamele. Enjoy this honey and pollen reduction as an enhancement to salads, ice cream, fresh fruit, or use in the same way as a chutney for piquant sheep's milk cheeses or salty blues.
Incredible
By Lori from Craryville, NY on 9/12/2007
Pros:
Flavorful, Unique
Best Uses:
Cooking, Snack, With Cheese
Describe Yourself:
Foodie, Frequent Diner, Traveller
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Abbamele (Honey and Pollen Reduction):
We had this once on our travels and this is the first time I've seen it available here. Great, unique flavor - unbelievable with pecorino and aged cheeses, and very good with cold cuts. My husband even drizzles some of over risotto. [...]