Mahlepi, grated

Price range: 2.90€ through 29.00€

Grated machele: The unique spice for aromatic, tasty pastries. Discover the secret character of Mediterranean cuisine.

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Machlepi is a highly aromatic spice derived from the seeds of the wild cherry tree (Prunus mahaleb). Grated mahlepi has a soft texture and stands out for its sweet, spicy aroma reminiscent of almond and vanilla. It is traditionally used in Eastern and Mediterranean confectionery, mainly in festive sweets, and is a key ingredient in tsoureki. It lends a special aroma and flavor to preparations such as basil pies, cookies, cakes and ice cream. Grated mahlepi is ready to use and ideal for those who want to add depth and authenticity to their recipes.

Origin

Turkey

Packing

Weight

50 gr, 200 gr, 500 gr

Benefits & Properties

  • It gives a rich aroma to tsoureki, basilopites and pastry sweets
  • It goes extremely well with mastic, cacoule and nuts.
  • Ideal for cookies, ice cream and traditional pastries
  • It can also be used in drinks with aromatic herbs.

Instructions for use

The grated mahlep is used directly in the dessert mixture. The amount varies depending on the recipe and the intensity you want. Usually ½ – 1 teaspoon per 500g of flour is enough. For more complex flavors, you can combine it with cacoule, mastic or orange zest.

Where can I use grated mahlep?

Grated mahlepi is a unique Greek spice with an almond and cherry flavor, which adds a special touch to our sweets.

Typical Uses:

  • Bread rolls: An integral ingredient of Greek tsoureki, giving them their characteristic aroma.
  • Bagels: It is added to various types of cookies, such as Lagana cookies, for a rich flavor.
  • Other sweets: It can be used in cakes, cookies, Easter cookies and other sweets.
  • Sweets of the spoon: It adds interesting flavor to spoon sweets, such as cherry, sour cherry or plum.

More creative uses:

  • Easter bread: Add to the dough along with other flavorings, such as mastic or makhlepi.
  • Pastes: Add to homemade hazelnut or almond pastes for a more complex flavor.
  • Granites: Sprinkle on lemon or orange granita for an unexpected flavor.
  • Drinks: Add to hot milk or rum-based cocktails for an exotic flavor.

Tips:

  • Quantity: We start with small amounts due to the intense aroma, adding more if needed.
  • Combinations: It goes well with cinnamon, cloves, mastic and floral water.
  • Fresh: We always use fresh mahlep for best results.

Frequent questions

What is makhlebi?

Machlepis is the aromatic interior of the wild cherry pit. It is used as a spice mainly in confectionery.

Where do we use makhlebi?

Machlepi is used in tsoureki, basilopites, cookies, cakes, and even in ice cream or drinks for flavoring.

How is makhlebi used?

The grated mahlep is added directly to the mixture. It is dosed carefully due to the intensity of its aroma.

What should I use instead of makhlebi?

Alternatively, you can try mastic, cacoule, or vanilla, but none of them give the same aromatic effect.

Where can I find it?

You can purchase quality grated mahlep from the Baklokarpos store.

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