Ajvar is a popular condiment from the Balkans and is made mainly from roasted red bell peppers and eggplants. It has a sweet and slightly tangy taste, with a subtle smoky flavour from the roasted veggies. It's typically served as a dip or spread for bread, crackers, or vegetables, and can also be used as a sauce for grilled veggies or as a sandwich topping.
Servings
(¼ cup per serving)
Total
1 hr
Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Free from
soy
peanut
tree nut
sesame
gluten
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Hiii Manami! You can store the dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. In case you haven't seen it yet, and it helps in the future, the storage instructions on the app are in the directions tab and the last slide of the "Make" step-by-step instructions ☺️✨
Manami - Aug. 23, 2025, 4:09 a.m.
Thank you
Sasha - Aug. 11, 2025, 4:03 p.m.
Great recipe! So delicious!
Sandy - Sept. 16, 2024, 1:42 p.m.
Love this! It just so delicious. I was shocked on how tasty this is!
Maria - May 6, 2024, 9:05 p.m.
My partner is fructose intolerant and can't have any sugar, so I roasted a small carrot alongside the peppers and eggplants to give it some sweetness. It worked surprisingly well! Thanks for this simple recipe!!
PUL Team - May 7, 2024, 7:11 a.m.
So glad it was enjoyed with the substitution, Maria! 🙂
julie Kerwin - April 14, 2024, 4:25 p.m.
Aubergine 🍆 lonely in the fridge, two peppers on the edge of life. Wow, I find this recipe. Love love love it. I am currently eating it warm on garlic flatbread.
PUL Team - April 14, 2024, 9:15 p.m.
So glad that you're enjoying it, Julie!
Joann D - Feb. 4, 2024, 7:15 p.m.
Delicious with Naan
Lena - Nov. 30, 2023, 11:18 a.m.
Oh my, you know about ajvar? 🤩 that’s a staple winter food where i’m from. Love it! 💙
PUL Team - Dec. 1, 2023, 12:47 a.m.
Hehe our team member Sanja is from Slovenia and came up with this one! Thanks, Lena 🥰
priscilla - Nov. 7, 2023, 3:26 p.m.
Vandaag gemaakt en jeetje wat lekker!
Marijana - Oct. 15, 2023, 10:22 p.m.
Thank you for sharing a recipe from my region. This is usually made in a large batch and then stored in jars to be used later, during the winter. Ummm, I don't know the English word, but here is a tradition to preserve food for winter and ajvar has an important role here. I'm so happy you've shared this recipe for a smaller batch, so maybe I'll actually try it for the first time :)
PUL Team - Oct. 15, 2023, 11:18 p.m.
Aw thanks for sharing your connection with the recipe, Marijana 🥰 we hope you enjoy the Ajvar!
Hal - Aug. 4, 2023, 9:40 a.m.
So flavorful, made this for friends and they asked for the recipe. That's how you know it's real good!
What others say
Looking great ! How long does it last in fridge ?
Great recipe!
So delicious!
Love this! It just so delicious. I was shocked on how tasty this is!
My partner is fructose intolerant and can't have any sugar, so I roasted a small carrot alongside the peppers and eggplants to give it some sweetness. It worked surprisingly well! Thanks for this simple recipe!!
Aubergine 🍆 lonely in the fridge, two peppers on the edge of life. Wow, I find this recipe. Love love love it. I am currently eating it warm on garlic flatbread.
Delicious with Naan
Oh my, you know about ajvar? 🤩 that’s a staple winter food where i’m from. Love it! 💙
Vandaag gemaakt en jeetje wat lekker!
Thank you for sharing a recipe from my region. This is usually made in a large batch and then stored in jars to be used later, during the winter. Ummm, I don't know the English word, but here is a tradition to preserve food for winter and ajvar has an important role here. I'm so happy you've shared this recipe for a smaller batch, so maybe I'll actually try it for the first time :)
So flavorful, made this for friends and they asked for the recipe. That's how you know it's real good!