These unique sweets have been a mainstay of Greek, Turkish, Balkan and Russian culture for centuries – offered to visiting guests as a sign of warmth and hospitality. Traditionally served in a generous teaspoon, spoon sweets are meant to be savored between sips of water, and sometimes coffee. Or to be enjoyed as an elegant centerpiece on a small dish of Greek yogurt. Saradis, has been making spoon sweets on the beautiful Greek Island of Chios since 1928. Our Grape Sweets feature plump hand-picked grapes suspended in a thick, naturally grape-flavored sugar syrup. Succulent and chewy, more like raisins after marinating, Saradis Grape Sweets are first meant to be enjoyed in a teaspoon. Less sweet, and with more authentic flavor than traditional jam or preserves, our luscious Grape Sweets are delicious with peanut or almond butter. Swirl them into a bowl of creamy tahini (sesame paste) and dip pieces of crusty bread or toast into the mixture, for a healthier version of a PB&J! Serve a spoonful of our grape sweets with your morning oatmeal or porridge. Or use them in a glaze for roasted chicken or ham. You will find spoon sweets (Glyka tou Koutaliou, in Greek) in almost every household in Greece.
MODA tahini halva is a traditional Turkish dessert made from tahini and white sugar prepared by crushing the best quality sesame in special stone mills, with the experience of craftsmanship since 1907. With its filling, nutritious, healthy and energizing properties, it has been a preferred dessert for different reasons for centuries. It is a dessert preferred by those who prefer to consume a healthy dessert, athletes who need energy, young people, expectant babies, breastfeeding and mothers with growing children.