Spoon sweets - Apple

Version A Choose apples that are not too ripe and which are about the same size. Peel them with a sharp knife and remove the pits with a special tool. In a basin, place the apples with water and the lemon juice (lemonada) to prevent them from turning black. In a pot, boil water with the juice of 1 lemon and add the apples to bring them to a boil. Remove them, let them drain and put them in water and water (lemonade) for about 2 hours. In a pot, place the apples and top them with the sugar and 1 glass of water. Let them sit for 2-3 hours to drain off their juices. Add the rose geranium and boil over high heat until the syrup thickens. Just before the syrup is ready add the lemon juice and bring to a boil for 1-2 more minutes. Fill the jars, cap them and turn them upside down for 3 minutes. (MANRE 2009, 8)

Version B Choose apples that are not too small and of about the same size. Wash and peel them with a sharp and pointed knife and remove the pits with a special tool. Put them in a basin with water and lemon juice to maintain their colour. In a pot. bring the water to a boil and add the apples a few at a time to boil. Remove them with a slotted spoon, place them in the basin with the water and lemon and leave them for an hour. Transfer them to a pot and add the sugar and a cup of lukewarm water. Leave them until the sugar melts. Place them over high heat until the syrup thickens. Add the lemon and vanilla. If necessary, boil them again for a second time. (Panayiota Charalambous, 50 years old, Kyperounda)