Baklava with Orange and Honey Sauce

Layer filo pastry with a honeyed fruit and nut filling, bake until golden, and finish with a citrus honey sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1645.2 kcals 1645.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 204.6 grams 204.6 grams
Fat 88.4 grams 88.4 grams
Protein 18.5 grams 18.5 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
1 baklava
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
40
ml
Butter
Melted
2
tbsp
Butter
For the sauce
GrainsCereals
6
sheets
Filo Pastry
Ready-made
Liquids
2
unit
Orange Juice
Juice of 2 oranges
NutsSeeds
100
g
Mixed Nuts And Fruit
Rough and chunky mixture
Other
2
tbsp
Honey
For the filling
3
tbsp
Honey
For the sauce

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Layer three sheets of filo on a baking sheet, brushing each with melted butter.
  • Blend honey, fruit, and nuts in a food processor to a chunky consistency.
  • Spread the fruit and nut mixture evenly over the filo layers.
  • Top with three more sheets of filo, brushing each with melted butter.
  • Bake for ten minutes until the pastry is golden.
  • Heat orange juice, honey, and butter in a saucepan and simmer until thickened.
  • Slice the baklava and drizzle with the warm orange sauce.