Zesty Greek Delight: Greek Whole Orange Spoon Sweet (Glyko Tou Koutaliou) Recipe

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Vanilla bean offers a more intense flavor.

Wash the oranges in a large pot of water with a little vinegar and a teaspoon of baking soda for about 30 minutes.

Add the washed oranges to a large pan and cover them with water.

Set the heat to medium-low and simmer the oranges for about 45 to 60 minutes until they are soft.

Check if the oranges are ready by piercing one with a fork; if it goes through easily, they are done.

Remove the oranges from the pan and place them in a bowl to cool completely.

Once cooled, slice the oranges thinly, removing the top and bottom ends, and cut them in half lengthwise before slicing.

Weigh the sliced oranges along with their juices; for every kilo of oranges, use 800 grams of sugar.

Calculate the amount of sugar needed based on the weight of the oranges and add it to the pan with the oranges.

Stir the mixture briefly and set the heat to the lowest setting to prevent burning the sugar.

Stir occasionally as the mixture warms up and let it simmer for about 25 to 30 minutes until it thickens to a jam-like consistency.

Prepare glass jars by washing them with soap and drying them in the oven to sterilize.

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