Grape Spoon Sweet
Easy to prepare, this unique spoon sweet can be served alone, paired with a shot of local tsikoudia, but it is also great to garnish cakes or Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
- 1 kilo white grapes seedless, the Sultanina variety is ideal for this recipe
- 500 grams sugar (if grapes are sour add an extra 150 grams)
- 1 cup water
- ½ lemon juice
- A bunch arbaroriza leaves (also known as Greek or apple geranium, alternatively, this ingredient can be replaced by 200 grams of apple juice).
Instructions
- Get two glass jars ready, or sterilize two glass jars before starting the recipe. Set them aside.
- Wash and drain the seedless white grapes and set them aside.I
- In a large pot, add the water and sugar and cook until the sugar dissolves, the process can take from 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add the grapes and arbaroriza leaves or the apple juice and lower the heat.
- Cook for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring consistently and removing the foam that forms on top with a spoon.
- Five minutes before ending the cooking process, add the lemon juice and remove from the flame.
- When it slightly cools down, add to the jars. Place the lids, close them tight, and keep them upside down until they cool completely.
Notes
- Whenever you are preparing spoon sweets, keep in mind that the quantity of sugar usually equals half the weight of the fruit you will use.
- Store in the pantry, and once the jar has been opened, you can also keep it in the fridge.
| Portion Size | Calories per Portion (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (20 g) | ~55–60 kcal |
| 2 tablespoons (40 g) | ~110–120 kcal |
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcal
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