{"product_id":"fire-grilled-ajvar","title":"Fire-Grilled Ajvar Roasted Red Pepper \u0026 Eggplant Spread","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFIRE-GRILLED AJVAR, MADE THE DOMAĆE WAY\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire-grilled. Domaće. Made in Serbia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is how real Balkan Ajvar starts: \u003cstrong\u003eover a fire. It's not about how many jars we can make, it's about how good is each jar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Spicy Balkan Ajvar is made in \u003cstrong\u003eSerbia using the traditional domaće (homemade) way\u003c\/strong\u003e, with red peppers grilled directly over an open fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peppers are grilled until their skins are beautifully charred and smoky, bringing out their natural sweetness and that unmistakable fire-grilled flavour. They're then slowly cooked down for 4 hours and finished with olive oil \u003cstrong\u003e(no seed oil)\u003c\/strong\u003e to create a rich, silky \u003cstrong\u003eBalkan red pepper and eggplant spread\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo shortcuts. No seed oils. Just fire, peppers, time and tradition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTHE FIRE MAKES THE AJVAR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever had homemade Balkan Ajvar, you know: \u003cstrong\u003ethe fire is everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrilling the peppers directly over an open flame \u003c\/strong\u003egives our Ajvar its signature \u003cstrong\u003esmoky, slightly charred flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e that you simply can't get from taking shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Balkan way of making Ajvar at home\u003c\/strong\u003e, passed down through generations and still made in kitchens across Serbia and the Balkans today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire-grilled peppers. Slow-cooked for hours. Made the domaće way in Serbia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eREADY TO SPREAD IT ON ANYTHING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eslightly spicy Ajvar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a smoky, savoury and versatile Balkan spread that goes way beyond the appetizer plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread it, dip it, spoon it, or eat it straight from the jar. We don't judge (not this time).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eĆevapi and grilled meats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSausages, schnitzel, lamb and chicken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEggs and breakfast toast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilled cheese and sandwiches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurgers, wraps and grilled pitas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePizza and flatbreads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerogies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEggplant Parmesan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvocado toast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFried tofu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStews and Balkan dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharcuterie and cheese boards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr just grab a spoon. You know what to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNO SEED OIL. NO SHORTCUTS.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Ajvar takes time, and we're okay with that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe \u003cstrong\u003egrill our red peppers and eggplant directly over fire\u003c\/strong\u003e, then slowly cook them for hours to develop their deep smoky flavour and rich texture. We finish our Ajvar with olive oil for that smooth, silky consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo seed oil. No preservatives. No added sugar. No shortcuts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust the old-school Balkan way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSIMPLE INGREDIENTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire-grilled red peppers \u0026amp; eggplant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlive oil, never seed oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Citric Acid\u003c\/strong\u003e — we use vinegar instead. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/thespicybalkan.com\/blogs\/the-spicy-balkan\/why-we-use-vinegar-not-citric-acid-to-preserve-our-spicy-balkan-ajvar-spread\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Natural Ingredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Preservatives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Added Sugar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow Calorie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow Fat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGluten-Free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoy-Free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant-Based\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead why we don't use seed oil. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/thespicybalkan.com\/blogs\/the-spicy-balkan\/why-we-dont-use-seed-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA FAMILY RECIPE, MADE IN SERBIA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAjvar isn't meant to be rushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the smell of peppers grilling over a fire. It's the smoky kitchen. It's the hours of cooking. It's the recipe passed down from your \u003cstrong\u003ebaka\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Ajvar is \u003cstrong\u003emade in Serbia\u003c\/strong\u003e using the traditional, old-school method of \u003cstrong\u003efire-grilling peppers and eggplant before slowly cooking them down\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the domaće way: simple ingredients, traditional methods and plenty of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the fire in Serbia to the jar. From our Balkan family tradition to your table.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spicy Balkan Fire-Grilled Ajvar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly Spicy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 310g glass jar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Serbia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fire-Grilled Balkan Red Pepper \u0026amp; Eggplant Spread\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, No Preservatives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening for 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork \u003c\/strong\u003eby Canadian Artist \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/marcsirus\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMark Sirus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Spicy Balkan","offers":[{"title":"Ajvar - Mild Spicy","offer_id":42273246281925,"sku":"SBAjvarMedium","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0030\/4411\/4544\/files\/Screenshot_2026-08-13_at_12.51.55_PM.png?v=1787822120","url":"https:\/\/spicybalkan.com\/products\/fire-grilled-ajvar","provider":"The Spicy balkan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}