Traditionally, Serbians prepare wheat like this for the patron saint day. To offer the guests when they come in. It is also made for the funerals, even weddings… But no cream traditionally. Cream was added later. When they started to sell it in pastry shops. Wheat and cream reminds me of childhood. Of old socialist Yugoslavia. Of the times of Brotherhood and Unity. When everyone was happy. Today, you are my guests and I offer you some of it. Welcome!
This is Šljivko – a forgotten Serbian cookie that I bought last weekend in Sirogojno.
Sirogojno is a village in Serbia, located on Zlatibor mountain. The village was first mentioned in the Turkish land register in 1476. In 1970s it became famous for its hand-made sweaters. Today, it hosts an open air museum Sirogojno, one of the most beautiful sights in Serbia. Open air museum, also known as the Old Village Museum Sirogojno, covers nearly…
1 kg pink grapefruit 1 kg clementine 1 kg sugar Peal grapefruit and clementines and remove skin also. Add sugar and bring to boil. Fruit will release juice, so sift syrup. Return pulp to the pot and cook for another 10-20 minutes and then pour into prepared jars (have jars clean and hot).