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Spoon sweets – citrus peels, whole fruits, nuts, vanilla or mastic gum in sugary syrup – have had a special place in Greek, Turkish, Balkan and Russian culture since the Ottoman Era. Offered to visitors as a sign of welcome and hospitality, spoon sweets are traditionally served in a teaspoon with a glass of water or coffee. Or 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. Our Orange Sweets feature large peels of ripe, hand-picked oranges suspended in delectable syrup. Chewy, juicy and not too sweet (despite the name!) our Orange Sweets are the “perfect bite” on a teaspoon. Rich in flavor and less dense than classic marmalades, they are delicious with scones, biscuits and cornbread. If you cut the orange peels into small pieces and serve with their syrup, the culinary applications of Saradis Orange Sweets will become more manifest! For a delightful citrusy spin on a brunch classic, serve them on French toast, pancakes or waffles with a dollop of Greek yogurt, mascarpone or whipped ricotta. For an elegant, citrus-forward baked brie, spread our Orange Sweets in the center of the cheese before baking. Use as a sauce for Crêpes Suzette sauce – or as a succulent orange glaze on roasted ham or duck – and your family and friends will thank you! You will find spoon sweets (Glyka tou Koutaliou, in Greek) in almost every household in Greece.

For centuries “spoon sweets” – whole fruits, nuts, citrus peels, vanilla or mastic gum in sugary syrup – have been an integral part of Greek, Turkish, Balkan and Russian culture. Offered to visiting guests as a sign of hospitality, spoon sweets are traditionally served in a heaping teaspoon with a glass of water, or coffee. Or 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. Our Sour Cherry Sweets feature hand-selected pitted whole sour cherries suspended in a luscious deep-red syrup. Despite their name, spoon sweets are less sweet and more syrupy than jams or preserves. Swirl a teaspoon of Saradis Sour Cherry Sweets in Syrup into your morning oatmeal or Greek yogurt for a tart-sweet burst of cherry goodness. Serve on French toast, pancakes or waffles with Greek yogurt or crème fraiche for an elegant take on a brunch classic. Use as the basis for a delectable crêpe filling or as a succulent topping on cheesecake. Add our Sour Cherry Sweets in Syrup to ice cream or tart frozen yogurt and you will be in dessert heaven! You will find spoon sweets (Glyka tou Koutaliou, in Greek) in almost every household in Greece.

Andız Molasses (Juniper Molasses) 480 g Cold Pressed Andız (Juniperus drupacea) Tree is a coniferous tree that grows in high plateaus. The fruit of this tree, the pine cone, first turns green and then brown. Andiz cones that mature in autumn fall from their branches. Ingredients: Andız (Juniper) Molasses Ingredients: Juniper Molasses Contains natural sugar Amount of dry matter 67% It is produced by condensing the juniper must obtained by cold pressing method in a vacuum system.

Also known as Magiun De Prune, Pflaumenmus, Powidl, Szilvalekvar, Powidla Sliwkowe. Livada plum butter, is made with one ingredient: plums. It is ideal for baking as it does not burn or melt and is incredibly healthy! No sugar added, no preservatives! Product of Romania

The product, which proudly bears the label "Originally Croatian", is made in the traditional way, with a high proportion of plums and a minimum amount of sugar. It does not contain preservatives, artificial colors and sweeteners, and is a natural and tasty choice for every family table. A true classic!

It doesn’t get more authentic than this! If you grew up in Greece, Mastiha, the tear-shaped resin drops of the Mastic Tree, will remind you of home. Mastiha has been a classic culinary ingredient since ancient Greece used to flavor baked goods, ice cream and the traditional Greek liqueur with the same name. The Greek island of Chios has been dedicated to the cultivation and production of Mastiha (mastic gum) since the Byzantine era, with a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) accorded by the European Union. Saradis has been making “spoon sweets” in Chios since 1928. Traditionally offered as a gesture of warmth and hospitality, the custom in virtually every Greek household is to serve a generous teaspoon of “spoon sweets,” with a glass of water or coffee, to visiting guests. Saradis Mastiha Sweets are made with sugar, mastic oil and water. With a thick and creamy fondant-like texture, our Mastiha Sweets have a unique anise flavor, with hints of vanilla and pine. Also known as a “submarine,” these sweets best enjoyed in the classic way: licked on a teaspoon, like a lollipop, between sips of water. Leave the spoon in your glass between sips, and the water will retain its wonderful mastic gum flavor!