# Baklava with Orange Syrup

This recipe shows how to make a delicious baklava with orange syrup, a unique twist on a classic dessert.

- Servings: 16 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Prepare 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.
2. In a food processor, combine chopped pecans, walnuts, cinnamon, and salt. Pulse until finely chopped.
3. Melt the butter and set aside.
4. Brush the bottom of a glass baking dish with melted butter. Layer 7 sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with butter in between.
5. Spread half of the nut mixture over the phyllo.
6. Top with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with melted butter.
7. Score the phyllo into squares or triangles.
8. Bake at 375 degrees until golden brown (about 25 minutes).
9. While still hot, pour the orange syrup over the baklava.
10. Let it cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

## Equipment

- food processor
- knife
- zester
- citrus juicer
- saucepan
- glass baking dish
- pastry brush

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4-s30SuiPP/?igsh=MWl5Nm16ZGFxeTh1
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/715fbcb4-abbb-4ef1-be0b-16cfcd24b18e
- Extracted: 2025-03-29

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