Pasta with Semolina & Apricot Jam (Hungarian Grízes Tészta)

Ah, yes! 🌸 You’re talking about Grízes Tészta 🇭🇺 — a classic Hungarian sweet pasta.

This is a simple, old-fashioned dessert made with pasta, semolina, sugar, butter, and apricot jam. It’s comforting, slightly nutty from the semolina, and has that wonderful sweet-tart flavor from apricot jam. Hungarians often make it as a quick treat for kids or as a nostalgic comfort dessert.


🍝 Hungarian Sweet Pasta with Semolina & Apricot Jam (Grízes Tészta)

🧾 Ingredients:

  • 250 g (9 oz) pasta (medium-size noodles, like penne or fusilli)
  • 50 g (¼ cup) butter
  • 50 g (¼ cup) semolina
  • 50–70 g (¼–⅓ cup) sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 4–5 tbsp apricot jam
  • Pinch of salt

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