About This Product

Hyde Farm chose these Leccino olives because they showcase this elegant cultivar’s gentle character. Smooth, mild and subtly sweet, they add elegance without overpowering dishes. Whether tossed into pasta, scattered over pizza, folded into focaccia or served as part of an antipasto board, these olives deliver pure flavour with effortless convenience.

WHY WE LOVE IT

✓Pitted Leccino olives

✓Smooth, mild and buttery

✓Preserved in brine

✓Ready to use; no stones

✓Ideal for cooking or serving

Serving Suggestions & Cooking Instructions

Character: Known as one of Italy’s most “elegant” varieties, Leccino olives are prized for their smooth, mild and buttery profile. Unlike more aggressive salt-cured olives, these offer a subtly sweet finish that won’t dominate other ingredients.

Method: These are pitted for “effortless convenience.” Because they are preserved in a light brine, they can be used straight from the jar. To enjoy their delicate flavour in hot dishes, add them toward the end of the cooking process to maintain their soft texture.

The Elegant Antipasto: Serve these as a standalone snack or alongside mild cheeses like Mozzarella or a young Asiago. Their gentle character makes them a perfect palate cleanser between more intensely flavoured meats.

Focaccia & Baking: Press these pitted olives into the top of a focaccia dough or fold them into a Mediterranean bread loaf. Their buttery fats melt slightly into the dough during baking, infusing the bread with “pure flavour.”

Delicate Pasta Dishes: Toss into a Pasta alla Puttanesca if you prefer a milder version, or pair them with cherry tomatoes and fresh sea bass for a light, summery linguine.

The Perfect Salad Olive: Because they are stone-free and mild, they are the ideal choice for a Greek Salad or a Niçoise-style salad where you want a soft, fruity olive note rather than a sharp, salty hit.

Storage Instructions

Store away from sources of light and heat. After opening, store in the refrigerator at 4-8°C and consume within a few days.