Traditional Almond Sweet with Rosewater Enjoy a traditional sweet from Epirus with deep roots in local gastronomy! Sker Bourek is the famous bridal almond sweet served at weddings and engagements in Konitsa and Ioannina. Its fine taste is due to the white almond and authentic rosewater (güls), which gives a unique aroma and a sense of nostalgia from past times. A 100% plant-based product, without preservatives, with rich flavor and delicate texture that melts in the mouth. Ideal for those who love traditional sweets with quality and character. The History of Sker Bourek Sker Bourek is one of the oldest and most beloved sweets of Epirus, with roots dating back to the Ottoman era. Its name comes from the Turkish: “Şeker Börek,” meaning "sweet pie" – from “şeker” (sugar) and “börek” (pie). In Konitsa and Ioannina, Sker Bourek was the sweet of joyful moments. It was lovingly made by the women of the house for weddings, engagements, and baptisms. That is why it became known as the “bridal sweet.” Its traditional recipe includes white almonds, sugar, and rosewater (güls) – an aromatic distillate from rose petals, which gives it that subtle, romantic scent reminiscent of old times. It is said that rosewater symbolized the love and purity of the bride’s soul, while the almond represented prosperity and fertility. Thus, every small piece of Sker Bourek was not just a sweet – it was a wish for a new life full of sweetness and luck. Today, Sker Bourek continues to be made with the same respect for tradition, without preservatives, with authentic rosewater and 100% plant-based ingredients, remaining a sweet jewel of Epirus tradition. Ingredients: Sugar, almonds 17%, invert sugar, glucose syrup, vegetable fats (palm oil, walnut oil), vegetable oils (sunflower oil), rosewater, humectant (sorbitol syrup, glycerin), emulsifiers (mono & diglycerides of fatty acids, soy lecithin), stabilizer (xanthan), anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide), acidity regulator (tartaric acid), preservative (potassium sorbate). Allergens: The product contains nuts, almonds, and gluten. May contain traces of peanuts and sesame. Nutritional Information (per 100g): Component Amount Energy 1637kJ / 406Kcal Proteins 7.8g Carbohydrates 29.1g Fats 14.3g