"Sweet" in Serbian, slatko is a typical Serbian specialty. Each hospitality ceremony starts with slatko and slivovitz, a well-known plum brandy.

Slatko is hand made, in traditional manner by experienced housewives and cooks. It is prepared in huge open pots used only ones a year just for cooking slatko on wood-burning stovs. The product is completely natural . Occasionally, exposed to neat, sugar miht crustallise, however this does not alter its quality.

Slatko consists of whole fruits that can be recognized in thick syrup. It is served in small bowl with a glass of fresh water. Usually a guest takes one teaspoon of slatko from the bowl and a sip of water (if someone wants to take more, it should be done with another spoon).