Celebrating Panagia Myrtidiotissa with bluberry spoon sweet – Η εορτή της Παναγίας της Μυρτιδιώτισσας – Μύρτιλο, ένα ελληνικό γλυκό του κουταλιού

The Virgin Mary of Myrtidia—the patron saint and protector of Kythira—is associated with one of the most miraculous icons in Orthodoxy, boasting a history that spans centuries and traditions that remain alive to this day. According to tradition, the icon was discovered by a shepherd in the Myrtidia area—a name derived from the myrtle bushes, μύρτιλα, in Greek, found there. The renown of Panagia Myrtidiotissa is linked to numerous miracles, which are also reflected in the votive offerings adorning the church.

September 24, the Orthodox Church honors the Synaxis of the Virgin Mary of Myrtidia, the patron saint and protector of Kythira.

Ingredients for blueberry spoon sweet

1 kilogram fresh blueberries

½ kilograms sugar or honey

2 cinnamon sticks

3 whole cloves

Instructions for blueberry spoon sweet

The steps for making the sweet are as follows:

-rinse the blueberries

-place them in a bowl and slowly pour in boiling water

-stir well as you add the required amount of water

-transfer them to a colander to drain

-absorb the necessary water and soften

– place them in a pot

-sprinkle them with the sugar or honey

-add the two cinnamon sticks and the cloves

-pour in another half-glass of water 

-let the mixture simmer until the blueberry preserve thickens to the right consistency

-remove it from the heat  

– transfer it into glass jars and seal them with their lids

Χρόνια Πολλά στη Μυρτώ!