Greek spoon sweets are a culinary delight that goes beyond mere taste, as they encapsulate tradition and Greek hospitality within them. Among these treasures is the rose spoon sweet, a sophisticated treat infused with the aromatic essence of fresh roses, evoking images of blooming gardens and sun-kissed landscapes. Despite their sweetness and generous amount of sugar, spoon sweets are traditionally served in very small portions, roughly the size of a spoon, and do not contain fats. Whether as a gesture of hospitality to guests or as a family tradition, Greek spoon sweets invite us to indulge in a sweet bite filled with flavors and aromas...
Easy
Total: Aprox. 45 min
A big jar
Ingredients
- 500 g rose petals, suitable for spoon sweet (weigh them after removing the stem and the white part of the petals with scissors)
- 1250 g sugar
- 300 ml/g water
- 1 tsp citric acid/ sour salt + 1 tbsp water
- Juice of 1 lemon (2 -3 tbsp)
How to
- Wash the rose petals well and allow them to drain.
- In a saucepan, add the petals, 150 ml water and 150 g sugar.
- Stir gently, cover with a lid and boil over medium heat for 15 min. Remove the foam if necessary.
- Add the remaining sugar and the rest of the water, increase the heat slightly and boil for about 30 min or until the spoon sweet sets.
- At the last boil, add first the lemon juice and then the citric acid (dissolved in 1 tbsp water) and stir very carefully.
- Once cooled, transfer to sterile jars and store in a cool, dry, dark place.
Note from Greek jar:
As with jams, do not cover the saucepan with the lid until the dessert has cooled down, so that it retains its vibrant color.
The color of our spoon sweet depends both on the boiling time and on the color of roses.
I make this recipe with my mother and after much ...experimentation, we found that rose spoon sweet is one of those spoon sweets where extra sugar is essential. Luckily all spoon sweets that definitely contain a lot of sugar are served in very small quantities, like the one in the spoon, and do not contain any fat!
Spoon sweets also make a unique combination with our ice cream or yogurt!
