Recipe uses this product
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Baklava just got a healthy makeover, with a touch of Zejd Extra Virgin Olive Oil ! All Baklava lovers out there, check this vegan, light and easy Baklava recipe! Low in carbs and sugar and rich in good fats from both extra virgin olive oil and walnuts, it is healthy yet tasty and crunchy. The perfect homemade dessert any time of the day, any day of the year!
INSTRUCTIONS
Baklava:
• 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
• 300 g walnuts
• 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup Zejd extra virgin olive oil (plus 1 tablespoon for greasing)
Syrup:
• 1½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
To decorate:
• Finely ground pistachios
• Edible dried rose petals
1. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Remove from heat, then add orange blossom and lemon juice. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
3. In a food processor, combine walnuts, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom. Pulse until well chopped and crumbly.
4. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Brush the bottom of a pan with extra virgin olive oil.
5. Divide the phyllo dough package into two stacks. Place the first stack on the sheet pan.
6. Spread the walnut mixture evenly over the first phyllo dough layer. Top with the second stack of phyllo dough.
7. Cut the baklava into diamonds by making 4 cuts lengthwise and 9 cuts crosswise on the diagonal.
8. Pour the extra virgin olive oil evenly over the baklava and allow it to settle for about 5 minutes.
9. Bake until golden brown, rotating the baklava halfway through baking, about 30-50 minutes.
10. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup evenly over the baklava.
11. Allow the baklava to cool at room temperature for a few hours before serving.
Recipe uses
this product
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
