Greek Preserves & Jams

Greek spoon sweets (γλυκά του κουταλιού)

Spoon sweets are whole fruit or peel preserved in syrup, traditionally offered to guests on a small plate with a glass of cold water. Popular flavours are sour cherry (vyssino), fig, quince, bergamot, grape and rose. Try them over Greek yoghurt or ice cream.

Greek jams and marmalade

For toast and baking: Greek fig jam, apricot, peach and strawberry jams, and orange marmalade. The vanilla and mastic “submarine” (υποβρύχιο) is a spoonful of fondant served dipped in a glass of water.