In August, in particular the occurrence of the Assumption of Mary (15 August) my family has a tradition: to make a special cake called "le pereMbuttunate" La peraMaged (in Neapolitan dialect and pear ' Mast'Antuono ') is a particular variety of PEAR, very small and rounded, which sees most of its production in August. It is a very excellent varietyof pear especially for its texture and fragrance. Unfortunately, at present, despite excellent organoleptic qualities of the fruit, it has been replaced by pears of larger sizes.
This PEAR is full bodied and sweet, a true delicacy, which was also considered a symbol of abundance and good luck.
The legend says that : "A farmer had a pear tree, very spiteful, because he had never produced a single PEAR over the years, despite his care and attention. For this, tired and disillusioned, he decided to cut it and sell the wood, a sculptor acquired the trunk and made a statue of St. Anthony who was blessed and placed in the Church. The farmer, became aware of the fact, visited the church where the statue was placed and said: "I know you. You were a pear tree that did not produce any PEAR, now that you're Sant'Antonio how can you thank me?"
From here, probably, the name peraMast'Antuono