Traditional Cyprus Sweets

One of the most unusual but commonly seen traditional sweets in Cyprus is Soutjouko, prounced sheh-SHOO-keh, which looks like long strings of green wax candles! It is made from almonds or walnuts which are repeatedly dipped in grape must, the juice from pressed grapes before fermentation.The grapes are taken, pressed, and their juice is then cooked for 90 minutes.

The liquid mixture is simmered and flour is added to thicken it. Once the juice is thick enough, threaded almonds are dipped into the mixture. They are then left to dry, before being repeatedly dipped into the mixture. The sweet is of such uniqueness to the island that Cyprus has applied for Protected Designation of Origin product status which would place it alongside Champagne, Melton Mowbrey Pork Pies and Stilton Cheese.