Greek Jams, Jellies, and Marmalades
Greek cooking relies heavily on seasonal fruits and when the season arrives, jams, marmalades, and jellies are home cooking favorites.
Eaten in the same manner as a traditional spoon sweet (by the spoonful) or with breads, this taste treat is made with carrots and grated orange peel. Easy to make with few ingredients.
A simple and easy recipe for a delicious jam made with ripe summer nectarines, sugar, vanilla, brandy, and a touch of lemon juice.
Two ingredients, no preservatives, and no pectins. This Greek recipe for orange marmalade is simple and delicious.
Because quinces have a high content of pectin, this jam is easy to make, with quinces, sugar, and a little lemon juice. Serve this as jam, or as a condiment with lamb and pork roasts.
This jelly is a fabulous "side-effect" of the recipe for quince jam. Because quinces have a high content of pectin, there's no extra work to make this simple recipe for a jelly that tastes like roses.
A quick and easy recipe, this sesame honey spread calls for two ingredients: tahini and honey. This is a Greek snack spread, as well as a breakfast favorite.
Simple, easy, and with few ingredients, these strawberry preserves are delicious.