These sweets are prepared with crushed almonds and are found in the whole region of the Aegean Sea. Their ties are closer though with the Cyclades. They are prepared in various ways depending on the traditions of each island. As a rule, their basic ingredient is well-crushed blanched almonds dipped in liqueur or rosewater, combined with sugar. Their shape is oblong or round, or like small pears. Sometimes they are baked, some others, not. They are always covered with caster sugar.