Sicilian Caponatina 140g

In the heart of Palermo, where bustling markets overflow with sun-ripened vegetables and the scent of simmering tomato sauce fills the streets, the Contorno family has been preserving Sicilian flavours since 1916. Their Caponatina is a tribute to that heritage: a small-cut, lovingly prepared version of the island’s iconic caponata.

Each jar begins with tender aubergines, gently fried until soft and golden. They’re combined with sweet tomato, crisp celery, plump green olives and briny capers from the Sicilian coast, all brought together with a perfectly balanced sweet-and-sour harmony that’s unmistakably Mediterranean. The result is a vibrant, velvety vegetable medley that tastes like it came straight from a Sicilian kitchen.

Served chilled or at room temperature, Fratelli Contorno’s Caponatina is wonderfully versatile: spread it over toasted bread for an effortless antipasto, pair it with grilled fish, enjoy it alongside cheeses, or add a spoonful to brighten pasta or grain bowls. 

Simple, traditional and full of soul, this is Sicily preserved in its purest, most delicious form. Available now from Baruccio with fast UK delivery.