Preserving

Glyko Bergamonto or Bergamot fruit preserve is one of the most delicious and aromatic Greek fruit preserves (glyka tou koutaliou in Greek).

Moungra is a Cypriot delicacy which is unique to Cyprus. This recipe is unique as to the method of pickling, by fermentation.

How can we tell if the syrup is ready? That is a good question. There are several methods, old and new, to tell if the syrup has the right density.

There are several methods to sterilize jars, such as boiling them in water, using the microwave or the oven for instance, or the washing machine.