Greek Sour Cherry Spoon Sweet with Chios Mastic 450g

Greek sour cherry spoon sweet — *vyssino glyko tou koutaliou* — is the most iconic of all Greek spoon sweets. Its deep ruby-red colour, intensely fruity aroma, and that unmistakable balance of sweet and tart have made it a staple of Greek hospitality for generations. This version from Chios pairs it with something equally iconic: Chios mastic *ypovrychio*. Both traditions, one jar. The Sour Cherry Layer Βύσσινο — the Greek sour cherry — is a small, intensely flavoured fruit with a much more pronounced character than the common sweet cherry. When preserved as a spoon sweet, the tartness softens into a bittersweet depth that is richer and more complex than almost any other *glyko*. At 60% sour cherry content, this is a fruit-forward, deeply coloured preserve: glossy, syrupy, and unmistakably Greek. Sour cherry spoon sweet is traditionally the first choice offered to guests in Greek homes — served on a small spoon alongside a glass of cold water. It is a taste memory for most Greeks, and for anyone discovering it for the first time, a genuine revelation. The Mastic Layer The larger portion of the jar — 69% — is Chios mastic *ypovrychio*, flavoured with pure Chios mastiha oil. Dissolve a spoonful into cold water or cold milk to make the classic Greek “submarine” drink: fragrant, slightly sweet, opaque white, and deeply soothing. It is one of the most distinctive and nostalgic sweets of the Aegean, and one of the few traditional Greek confections that is completely unlike anything else in the world. Together in one jar, sour cherry and mastic create an unexpected but perfect pairing — the tartness of the *vyssino* balanced by the cool, resinous fragrance of Chios mastic. Made in Chios Since 1935 Korakis-Marinos is a third-generation family confectionery from Chios, producing traditional Greek sweets since 1935 using authentic Chios recipes and carefully selected raw materials. ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP certified. Exported to Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Australia, and more. How to Enjoy It Serve the sour cherry spoon sweet on a small spoon as a guest sweet, alongside cold water. For the mastic *ypovrychio*, dissolve a spoonful into cold water or milk and stir until fully melted. Both work beautifully spooned over Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream. **Ingredients:** Mastiha sweet (69%): Sugar (55%), Glucose Syrup (contains **sulfites**), Water, Flavouring: Chios mastiha oil (0.03‰). Sour cherry sweet (31%): Sour cherry (60%), Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Acid: Citric acid, Preservative: Potassium sorbate (max. 0.1%), Flavourings. Factory also processes **nuts**. Net weight: 450g | ISO 9001:2015 & HACCP certified | Brand: Korakis-Marinos | Country of Origin: Greece