Sweet focaccia with apples, pine nuts, and chocolate

Name: Sweet focaccia with apples, pine nuts, and chocolate
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Manitoba flour 2 cups; Brewer's yeast 1 tsp; Sugar 4 tbsp; Whole milk ½ cup; Extra virgin olive oil 1 ¼ tbsp; Peach jam &frac23; cup; Apples 2; Pine nuts 2 tbsp; Dark chocolate chips 0.75 oz

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235

Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 235
Carbohydrates g 40
of which sugars g 19.3
Protein g 6
Fats g 5.7
of which saturated fat g 1.49
Fiber g 2.1
Cholesterol mg 2
Sodium mg 11

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Serving: 8
Cost: Average
Note plus the rising times

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Silvia Sciattella

In the beautiful region of Liguria, sweet focaccia is, like, something else entirely. This isn’t your average bread; it’s a really fun mix of apple focaccia, pine nut focaccia, and chocolate bliss. Imagine biting into this tender creation. Seriously good. The soft, yeasty bread holds a layer of sweet jam and juicy apple slices. It’s moist and a bit sweet—perfect for breakfast or just chilling with coffee. And the chocolate chips? They melt in, so so nicely, with pine nuts adding that crispy crunch. Toasted goodness, for real. No wonder this dessert focaccia is a favorite in Liguria—everyone can't get enough, and it feels like an old friend. Even on your first try.

And listen, while many think of focaccia as a savory thing, this chocolate focaccia and pine nut focaccia shows it's way more versatile. In Liguria, grabbing a slice of fruit and nut focaccia is like grabbing a pastry. The golden crust, plus the melted chocolate and caramelized apples, fills the kitchen with an amazing aroma. Seriously, you know that smell? It is perfect. Not too sweet, not overpowering. The light, slightly tangy dough really shines. Whether you call it a homemade focaccia recipe or just Italian sweet bread, it’s that kind of treat that makes everyone pause. Savor the moment. For families in Liguria, this is more than just a dish; it’s comfort food that totally captures Italian culture. Even if you’re not from Italy, enjoying this focaccia could make you feel like you are. Bringing a bit of Ligurian warmth to your table—here's the deal, it's special. So next time you’re in the mood for something unique, remember this sweet focaccia. It really brings people together. Pretty much makes ordinary days a bit more special.

INGREDIENTS

235

Calories per serving

Ingredients for the dough: Manitoba flour 2 cups (250 g); Brewer's yeast 1 tsp (5 g); Sugar 4 tbsp (50 g); Whole milk ½ cup (130 g); Extra virgin olive oil 1 ¼ tbsp (20 g)

For the filling: Peach jam ⅔ cup (150 g); Apples 2; Pine nuts 2 tbsp (20 g); Dark chocolate chips 0.75 oz (20 g)

Preparation

How to prepare Sweet focaccia with apples, pine nuts, and chocolate

To prepare the sweet focaccia with apples, pine nuts, and chocolate, pour the yeast, milk 1, a teaspoon of sugar into a small bowl and mix 2. In another bowl, pour the flour and the remaining sugar 3,

Combine the dissolved yeast in the milk 4 and mix with a fork 5. Then also add the oil 6

and mix 7. Start kneading with your hands 8, then transfer the dough to a work surface and knead until smooth and homogeneous 9.

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for 3 hours in the oven with only the light on. After this time, take the well-risen dough 11 and transfer it into a 12x16 inch baking tray lined with parchment paper and greased with a little oil. Gently press with your hands 12

and spread it to cover the entire surface of the tray 13. Cut the apple in half, remove the core, and slice it thinly 14. Place the jam in the center 15