Baklava with Orange Syrup
Directions
- 1Prepare the orange syrup by zesting and juicing oranges. Add the zest and juice to a saucepan along with water, sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened (16-20 minutes). Strain and set aside to cool.
- 2In a food processor, combine chopped pecans, walnuts, cinnamon, and salt. Pulse until finely chopped.
- 3Melt the butter and set aside.
- 4Brush the bottom of a glass baking dish with melted butter. Layer 7 sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with butter in between.
- 5Spread half of the nut mixture over the phyllo.
- 6Top with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with melted butter.
- 7Score the phyllo into squares or triangles.
- 8Bake at 375 degrees until golden brown (about 25 minutes).
- 9While still hot, pour the orange syrup over the baklava.
- 10Let it cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Ingredients
- 4 oranges
- 2 cups water
- 2.5 cups sugar
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 2 cups chopped walnuts
- 4 teaspoons cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound unsalted butter
- 1 pound phyllo
Equipment
food processorknifezestercitrus juicersaucepanglass baking dishpastry brush
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