Honey & Orange Olive Oil Spiced Baklava
by Olive the Best | Jan 14, 2025 |
This recipe combines the rich sweetness of honey and orange with the unique touch of olive oil, creating a dessert that's both exotic and irresistible.
Prep Time30 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr 20 mins
Baklava
1 lb walnuts finely chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
16 oz phyllo dough thawed
½ cup Olive the Best Orange Olive Oil
½ cup unsalted butter, melted (replace butter with olive oil as a vegan option)
Spiced Honey Syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp Olive the Best Honey Ginger White Balsamic
1 tsp Kanel Pumpkin Spice Seasoning or Cinnamon Soul Seasoning
¾ cup water
½ cup local honey
pinch of salt
Make the Baklava
2Combine chopped walnuts and cinnamon in a bowl and set aside.
3In a separate bowl combine the Orange Olive Oil with melted butter and brush a 13x9 inch pan with a thin layer of the mixture.
4Cut the phyllo sheets to fit the pan, if necessary, and layer phyllo, 10 sheets for the bottom layer, brushing each sheet with a little of the oil mixture before adding the next.
5Sprinkle about 2.3 cup of the walnut mixture evenly over the base.
6Continue layering 2.3 cup walnut mixture between five sheets of phyllo (brushing each) for four more layers.
Finish the top layer with 10 sheets.
7Score the top of the baklava into squares or criss cross diamond pattern, cutting all the way through to the bottom of the pan.
8Bake for 50 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Meanwhile Make the Spiced Honey Syrup
9While the baklava is baking, combine sugar, water, honey and white balsamic in a small saucepan.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
10Once the sugar dissolves, increase heat to medium-high and boil, stirring occasionally, until syrupy and reduced. This should take about 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside.
11Upon removing the baklava from oven, immediately spoon the cooled syrup evenly over the hot baklava.
12Allow the baklava to cool completely, uncovered and at room temperature.
13It can be enjoyed the same day but best if it's made the day before serving.
Ingredients
Baklava
1 lb walnuts finely chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
16 oz phyllo dough thawed
½ cup Olive the Best Orange Olive Oil
½ cup unsalted butter, melted (replace butter with olive oil as a vegan option)
Spiced Honey Syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp Olive the Best Honey Ginger White Balsamic
1 tsp Kanel Pumpkin Spice Seasoning or Cinnamon Soul Seasoning
¾ cup water
½ cup local honey
pinch of salt
Directions
Make the Baklava
2Combine chopped walnuts and cinnamon in a bowl and set aside.
3In a separate bowl combine the Orange Olive Oil with melted butter and brush a 13x9 inch pan with a thin layer of the mixture.
4Cut the phyllo sheets to fit the pan, if necessary, and layer phyllo, 10 sheets for the bottom layer, brushing each sheet with a little of the oil mixture before adding the next.
5Sprinkle about 2.3 cup of the walnut mixture evenly over the base.
6Continue layering 2.3 cup walnut mixture between five sheets of phyllo (brushing each) for four more layers.
Finish the top layer with 10 sheets.
7Score the top of the baklava into squares or criss cross diamond pattern, cutting all the way through to the bottom of the pan.
8Bake for 50 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Meanwhile Make the Spiced Honey Syrup
9While the baklava is baking, combine sugar, water, honey and white balsamic in a small saucepan.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
10Once the sugar dissolves, increase heat to medium-high and boil, stirring occasionally, until syrupy and reduced. This should take about 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside.
11Upon removing the baklava from oven, immediately spoon the cooled syrup evenly over the hot baklava.
12Allow the baklava to cool completely, uncovered and at room temperature.
13It can be enjoyed the same day but best if it's made the day before serving.
Honey & Orange Olive Oil Spiced Baklava
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