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Tufahija

…Poached apples cake… Tufahija, a delightful Bosnian dessert, features tender apples poached in a sweet syrup of water and sugar, before being filled with a luscious cream made from almonds or walnuts. After a brief bake, the dessert is adorned with a sugar syrup glaze. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hajrudin …

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Kadaif

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Discover Bosnia & Herzegovina @ lll.ba (@discover_bosnia_herzegovina) Kadaif, a delightful Bosnian dessert, combines shredded kadayıf dough with a luscious nut filling, commonly made with chopped walnuts. While there are rolled variations, kadaif is typically prepared in layers, with the butter-coated kadayıf threads sandwiching the nut filling. …

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Gurabija

Gurabija, a classic Bosnian dessert, is a beloved round and flat shortbread cookie that has its roots in oriental cuisine. With variations found across the Balkan region, these cookies are typically made with flour, sugar, and oil, and often include ingredients like eggs, dairy products, vanilla, nuts, and dried fruits. Bosnian gurabija cookies are known …

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Jabukovača

…Bosnian apple pie… Jabukovača, a delightful Bosnian apple pie hailing from Sarajevo, is a mouthwatering treat resembling baklava, but with the delicious twist of chopped apples. The delicate dough is layered with a delightful mixture of apples, sugar, vanilla sugar, walnuts, and a touch of lemon juice. Once rolled and baked, this aromatic dessert is …

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Ružice

Ružice, also known as đul-pita, is a delectable Bosnian baklava variation featuring yufka sheets filled with a delightful mixture of ground walnuts, melted butter, and optional raisins. The rolled and cut pieces are arranged in a baking dish to resemble charming roses or rosebuds. Once baked to perfection, these sweet treats are generously drizzled with …

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Hurmašica

Hurmašica, a delightful Bosnian dessert, features a unique design achieved by pressing the pastry dough on a grater. The dough, made with butter, eggs, sugar, and flour, is then soaked in a flavorful lemon-infused sugar syrup. Variations of this treat may include ingredients like desiccated coconut or walnuts. While enjoyed year-round, Hurmašica holds a special …

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Smokvara

Indulge in the delectable taste of Smokvara, a beloved traditional dessert from Herzegovina. This sweet treat features a rich, dark-brown dough made with fig pekmez, wheat and corn flour, sugar, oil, and water. Baked into flat disks and soaked in a luscious sherbet of pekmez, sugar, and water, Smokvara is the perfect companion to savor …

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Baklava

Baklava holds a special place in the culinary heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Traditional Bosnian Baklava In Bosnia and Herzegovina, baklava is a beloved dessert that is often enjoyed during special occasions, family gatherings, and holidays such as Eid. Traditional Bosnian baklava is made with layers of delicate filo pastry, finely ground walnuts, sugar, and …

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