Ingredients: 1 kilo of ripped quince 1 kilo plus 2 cups of sugar Juice of 1 lemon 3-4 leaves of sweet-scented pelargonium (Arbaroriza) Juice if 1/2 a lemon Method: Wash and peel the quinces. Cut in half, remove the core with the pits and grade with the course side of the grader. Place in a […]
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Quince Jam – Marmelatha Kithoni
Ingredients: 2 1/2 kilos of quince Sugar Juice of 1 lemon 3-4 leaves of sweet-scented pelargonium Method: Wash well under plenty of running water. Peel, cut in half or quarters and remove the center core with the pits. Place the cut quinces in a pot and pour enough water to cover them. Bring to boil […]
Kithoni – Quince in Syrup (Gliko koutaliou)
Method: Prepare a large bowl with water and lemon juice Wash and peel quinces and drop into water Boil water in large saucepan, add quince pieces Bring back to boil and boil for 2-3 minutes till soft, there is a needle test you can do for this (its ready when it falls off the needle) […]
Baked Quinces – Kythonia Psita
Ingredients: 4 big quinces 1 1/2 mug of sugar 1 cup of water 16 cloves (Optional) Method: Wash the quinces well rubbing them to take the fluff that is around them. Cut in four pieces, peel the outer skin and remove the hearts with the pits. Place in a baking pan or Pyrex dish one […]
Greek and Cypriot Jam recipes
Fig jam – Marmelada Syko Homemade Fig Jam with Nuts – Marmelatha Syko Homemade Tomato Jam – Marmelada Ntomatas Homemade Peach Jam – Marmelatha Rothakino Orange Jam – Marmelatha Portokali – Method 2 Orange Jam – Marmelatha Portokali – Method 1 Quince Jam – Marmelatha Kithoni Homemade Watermelon Jam – Marmelatha Karpouzi Strawberry Jam – […]
Cypriot Desserts
Loukoumades (fried doughballs in syrup), Loukoumia, Ravani, Touloumbes and Baklavas are some well-loved desserts. There are also Pastish, cookies made of ground almonds, that are offered to guests at weddings. Flaounes are savory Easter pies that contain goats cheese (or a variety of cheeses), eggs, spices and herbs all wrapped in a yeast pastry, then brushed with egg […]