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Greek Rose Petal Spoon Sweet with Almonds

Name: Greek Rose Petal Spoon Sweet with Almonds
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 280 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Rose petals, 100g, washed and dried; Granulated sugar, 500g; Water, 150ml; Lemon juice, Juice of 1 lemon; Blanched almonds, 50g, sliced; Water, 200ml; Rosewater, 1 tbsp

Indulge in the aromatic and exquisite flavors of this traditional Greek spoon sweet made with rose petals and almonds. A delightful treat perfect for any occasion.

4.3(165 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 5, 2025

Greek Rose Petal Spoon Sweet with Almonds — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 10 min

Cook

3 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Rose Petal Mixture

For the Almonds

For the Rosewater Syrup

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 113 kcal
Protein: 0.5 g
Carbs: 25.7 g
Fat: 1.25 g
Fiber: 0.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2255 kcal
Protein: 10.5 g
Carbs: 514 g
Fat: 25 g
Fiber: 5.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Rose petals 100g, washed and dried	5	0.5	1	0	0.5
Granulated sugar 500g	1950	0	500	0	0
Water 150ml	0	0	0	0	0
Lemon juice Juice of 1 lemon	10	0	3	0	0
Blanched almonds 50g, sliced	290	10	10	25	5
Water 200ml	0	0	0	0	0
Rosewater 1 tbsp	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Rose Petals

1
Toss roses with sugar
Toss the rose petals with half the sugar in a bowl.
Tip: Use freshly picked, pesticide-free rose petals for the best flavor and aroma.
2
Rest
Let them rest for 2 hours to release their natural oils.
3
Stir occasionally
Stir occasionally for even marination.

Preparing the Almonds

1
Toast almonds
Lightly toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet until golden.
2
Cool
Set aside to cool.
3
Check doneness
Ensure almonds are not overly browned to maintain flavor.

How to Make Greek Rose Petal Spoon Sweet with Almonds

Total time: 4 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmer rose petals
Combine marinated rose petals with the remaining sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Prepare rosewater syrup
In a separate pot, combine water and rosewater, and simmer for 5 minutes to create a syrup.
3
Incorporate almonds
Add toasted almonds to the rose petal mixture and stir well. Cook for an additional 10 minutes to integrate flavors.