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.

Vegetarian Dessert Sweet Pastry Nuts

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1645.2

kcal / serving

1645.2 kcal total

Carbs

204.6g

per serving

204.6 g total

Fat

88.4g

per serving

88.4 g total

Protein

18.5g

per serving

18.5 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

baklava

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

Melted

tbsp

Butter

For the sauce

GrainsCereals

sheets

Filo Pastry

Ready-made

Liquids

unit

Orange Juice

Juice of 2 oranges

NutsSeeds

100

Mixed Nuts And Fruit

Rough and chunky mixture

Other

tbsp

Honey

For the filling

tbsp

Honey

For the sauce

Method

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.