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Most Popular Spoon Sweets?

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I am interested in making my own spoon sweets. What are the most popular? I have eaten cherry, grape, lemon peel, and orange peel spoon sweets. Are they easy or hard to make? Are they similar to jams or other preserves? I find these tastier than American-style jams, with more of the fruit flavors coming out. Any advice is appreciated.
 
cubrinj said:
I am interested in making my own spoon sweets. What are the most popular? I have eaten cherry, grape, lemon peel, and orange peel spoon sweets. Are they easy or hard to make? Are they similar to jams or other preserves? I find these tastier than American-style jams, with more of the fruit flavors coming out. Any advice is appreciated.
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My personal favorite is spoon sweet made with orange peel! I use Greek honey to make mine, but it's just because I like the flavor of the honey. I would find a recipe online - I unfortunately don't use a recipe, I just dump the peels in a pot and pour honey over it, and simmer the mixture until I feel like it's done. I like the peels to be cooked through. Sometimes I add a cinnamon stick to the mixture but I don't always.
 
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k_tsoukalas said:
My personal favorite is spoon sweet made with orange peel! I use Greek honey to make mine, but it's just because I like the flavor of the honey. I would find a recipe online - I unfortunately don't use a recipe, I just dump the peels in a pot and pour honey over it, and simmer the mixture until I feel like it's done. I like the peels to be cooked through. Sometimes I add a cinnamon stick to the mixture but I don't always.
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I love oranges. I will try it!
 
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