Ingredients ΓΙΑ ΤΟ ΓΛΥΚΟ ΚΟΥΤΑΛΙΟΥ ΠΕΡΓΑΜΟΝΤΟ 8 large bergamots 1 kg sugar 1/2 lt water Juice of 1/2 lemon Equipment Pot TAGS DESSERTS SUGAR LOW BUDGET LENTED FOOD VEGAN Ingredients ΓΙΑ ΤΟ ΓΛΥΚΟ ΚΟΥΤΑΛΙΟΥ ΠΕΡΓΑΜΟΝΤΟ 8 large bergamots 1 kg sugar 1/2 lt water Juice of 1/2 lemon Instructions To prepare the bergamot sweet, wash the fruits thoroughly and lightly grate them on the fine side of a grater. Remove a thin slice from both the top and bottom of each fruit. Cut the fruit lengthwise into four pieces for large bergamots or into three pieces for smaller ones. You will need 32 peels. To make rolled bergamot spoon sweets, use a needle with thread or toothpicks. With a thick needle and thread, roll the peels into spirals or secure each peel with a toothpick to form a roll. You can also finely chop the peels as you would for quince. Blanch the peels in boiling water for 4–5 minutes to remove bitterness. Drain the peels in a colander. One blanching is enough to retain the fruit’s magical aroma, though you may repeat 2–3 times in fresh water if desired. Remove the thread. In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water and bring to a few brief boils. Add the bergamot peels and simmer until the syrup thickens. It’s best to cook for 30 minutes initially, then let the sweet cool completely. If needed, simmer a few more minutes. In the final boil, add the lemon juice. Let the spoon sweet cool completely in the pan. Transfer to sterilized jars and store in a cool, dark place for over a year. Use any leftover peel from cleaning the bergamot to make bergamot liqueur. TAGS DESSERTS SUGAR LOW BUDGET LENTED FOOD VEGAN
