6Fruits – Nature’s Sweet Treat
Fruits were a common part of the ancient Greek diet. The Mediterranean climate made it possible to grow many delicious fruits, including figs, grapes, apples, pears, plums, dates, cherries, peaches, and pomegranates.
Fresh fruit was often eaten after meals, while dried fruit could be stored and eaten later in the year. Figs and grapes were especially important because they were easy to dry and preserve.
In Corfu, many families traditionally had fruit trees in their gardens or fields. Figs, grapes, citrus fruits, pomegranates, and other seasonal fruits were part of everyday rural life.
Worth knowing: Before modern sweets, fruit and honey were the natural desserts of the ancient Greek world.
