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Wild foraged strawberries have such a rich strawberry flavor in the smallest berries. They are nature's candy, and are absolutely delicious as a preserve!

All natural , delicate and full of flavor , made without fillers. The unique flavor and velvety texture of Raureni preserves are a result of the consistency and quality of the fruit used.

All natural product made with 65% plums, no grape or apple fillers are added! The unique flavour and velvety texture of Raureni jam is a result of the consistency and quality of the fruit used.

Rich plum butter perfect as a spread on bread or pastries, or as an addition to any recipe calling for plum butter!

If you are fortunate enough to have family or friends in Greece, you were surely welcomed upon arrival with spoon sweets ("glyko tou koutaliou") ¬ citrus peels, whole fruits, or nuts preserved in translucent sugar syrup. A mainstay of Greek, Turkish, Balkan and Russian culture for centuries, spoon sweets are traditionally offered to visitors as a sign of warmth and hospitality - served in a generous teaspoon with a glass of water, and sometimes coffee. Or, they are presented as an elegant spoonful in center of small dish of Greek yogurt. Saradis has been making spoon sweets on the beautiful Greek Island of Chios since 1928. More syrupy than classic marmalade, Saradis Bitter Orange Sweets feature large pieces of succulent orange peel drenched in syrup – just the right size to fill a teaspoon. Chewy and flavorful, our Bitter Orange Sweets are the perfect marriage of bitter and sweet. They are wonderful chilled, right out of the jar, and delicious with scones, biscuits and cornbread. For a citrusy spin on a brunch classic, slice the bitter orange peels and serve with their syrup on French toast, pancakes or waffles – with a dollop of mascarpone or whipped ricotta for good measure. Or serve as a condiment with a cheese and salami platter. Spread Saradis Bitter Orange Sweets in the center of a baked brie – or in a pan sauce for roasted duck– and your family and friends will thank you!

If you’ve spent any time with family or friends in Greece, spoon sweets – whole fruits, nuts or citrus peels drenched in sugary syrup – will need no introduction! These unique sweets have been a mainstay of Greek, Turkish, Balkan and Russian culture for centuires - offered to visiting guests as a sign of hospitality and warmth. Traditionally served in a generous teaspoon, spoon sweets are meant to be savored between sips of water or coffee. Or to be enjoyed as an elegant centerpiece on a small dish of Greek yogurt. Saradis, has been making spoon sweets on the beautiful Greek Island of Chios since 1928. Our Fig Sweets feature luscious hand-picked whole figs suspended in a sugar syrup. Because our Fig Sweets feature the whole fruit, you will find that they retain their authentic flavor. Soft and succulent, our figs are the “perfect bite” on a teaspoon. Cut them into smaller pieces and serve with their syrup and their culinary uses will be manifest! Use Saradis Fig Sweets as a topping for vanilla ice cream or tart vanilla frozen yogurt and you will be in fig heaven! Serve as a condiment with a cheese platter with Marcona almonds. Add Saradis Fig Sweets to roasted brussels sprouts or butternut squash. Or use them to make a delectable pan sauce for duck, pork or chicken. Once you taste of these uniquely flavorful fig sweets, and they may become a family tradition for you, too!