Introduction

Autumn in Japan brings not only beautiful autumn leaves and clear skies, but also an abundance of delicious food. Among these, sweets made with chestnuts, sweet potatoes, and pumpkins are particularly popular. These ingredients are representative flavors of autumn in Japan, and their gentle sweetness and fragrance will warm your heart. In this article, we will introduce a variety of popular Japanese sweets made with autumn flavors.

1. Chestnuts: A representative autumn flavor

Chestnuts have been a beloved food in Japan for a long time. In autumn, chestnuts are an essential part of the Japanese diet, with people enjoying chestnut picking and making chestnut rice.

Chestnut Kinton

Kurikinton is a traditional Japanese sweet made by mixing candied chestnuts with sugar and piping it into a tea cloth. It is characterized by the gentle sweetness and refined flavor of the chestnuts. Each one is carefully handmade, and its delicate flavor goes perfectly with tea.

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Mont Blanc originated in France, but in Japan it has evolved into a unique treat using chestnuts. Japanese Mont Blanc has a smooth chestnut paste, and the aroma of chestnut fills your mouth the moment you put it in your mouth. It can be easily enjoyed not only at cake shops, but also at convenience stores and cafes.

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2. Sweet potatoes: the charm of simple sweetness

Sweet potatoes are a common favorite of the Japanese autumn, known for their healthy and gentle sweetness.

roasted sweet potato

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The simplest way to enjoy the deliciousness of sweet potatoes is through roasted sweet potatoes. By roasting them slowly over time, the sweetness of the sweet potato is brought out to the fullest. Once you have tried them, you will never forget their fluffy texture and honey-like sweetness. You can buy freshly roasted sweet potatoes at specialty shops around town or at supermarkets.

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University sweet potato

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This dish is made with deep-fried sweet potatoes coated in a sweet sauce. It has a crispy outside and a fluffy texture inside. It is often sprinkled with sesame seeds, which adds a fragrant flavor.

Sweet potato chips

This snack is made from thinly sliced sweet potatoes that are deep-fried and coated in sugar. It has a crunchy texture and a gentle sweetness that will have you coming back for more.

3. Pumpkins are a big hit at Halloween

Pumpkins are in season from autumn to winter, and especially around Halloween, many pumpkin-based sweets are available in stores.

Pumpkin pudding

This pudding is made by straining pumpkin until smooth. The rich sweetness and gentle aroma of the pumpkin fills your mouth. Adding spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg gives it an even deeper flavor.

Pumpkin tart

This dessert is made with a crispy tart crust filled with pumpkin cream and paste. The sweetness of the pumpkin and the fragrant tart crust are an exquisite match.

Boiled pumpkin

This is a staple of Japanese home cooking. Pumpkin is simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce with soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, allowing you to enjoy the natural sweetness of the pumpkin and the umami of the dashi stock. Although it is not a dessert, it is a dish that allows you to experience the gentle sweetness of pumpkin.

4. Tips for enjoying autumn sweets even more

Autumn sweets in Japan can be enjoyed in a variety of places.

Specialty stores and Japanese sweet shops

We recommend buying chestnut kinton and other Japanese sweets at specialty Japanese sweet shops. Many of these products are only available in season, so you can discover special flavors that can only be enjoyed at that time of year.

Convenience stores and supermarkets

These days, convenience stores and supermarkets are stocking a wide variety of high-quality autumn sweets, making them easy to purchase and allowing you to casually enjoy the flavors of autumn in Japan.

summary

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Autumn in Japan is filled with the bounty of chestnuts, sweet potatoes, and pumpkins.

Sweets made with these ingredients can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, from traditional Japanese sweets to Western confectionery and home cooking. Their gentle sweetness and aroma, along with the autumn scenery of Japan, are sure to fill your heart.

This autumn, why not try some of Japan's heart-warming sweets and create some special memories from your trip?