Apricot Baklava

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0
Scrumptious Apricot Baklava recipe with a twist
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup raisins ( light or dark )
1/4 cup apricot flavored white wine
1 1/2 cups dried apricots , pressed down
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon white wine ( from raisins )
1 cup cashews ( chopped roughly )
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup brown sugar
20 filo pastry ( buy frozen and thaw before using )
3/4 cup unsalted butter , melted
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup water , reserved from apricots soak or 1/4 cup canned apricot nectar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon wine , from raisins soak

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
15-20
Calories
330
Sugar
24g
Fat
20g
Baklava is a popular sweet pastry dish in Middle Eastern cuisine. This recipe uses apricot nectar and white wine to give it a sweet and tangy taste that complements the savory flavors of the nuts and spices. The dish is made by layering filo pastry sheets and a mixture of apricots, nuts, and cinnamon sugar. Once baked, it is topped with a warm honey syrup. The result is a flaky and crunchy pastry with a sweet and nutty filling.Go beyond the typical Baklava recipe and take a chance on Apricot Baklava. With its delicious flavors and textures, it's sure to become your new favorite dessert.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.In a mixing bowl, combine raisins and apricot flavored white wine. Microwave for 30 seconds. Let sit for 10 minutes.
3.In another bowl, combine the pressed down dried apricots, cinnamon, white sugar, white wine (from raisins), cashews, and vanilla. Mix well.
4.In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon.
5.Lightly butter a baking dish.
6.Lay 1 filo pastry sheet on the bottom of the dish. Brush with melted butter. Repeat with 6 more sheets, brushing each layer with butter. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over the 7th layer.
7.Add half the apricot mixture over the cinnamon sugar layer. Fold over the edges of filo pastry and butter the edges.
8.Repeat step 6 with remaining filo pastry.
9.Add the rest of the apricot mixture over the 7 layers. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture. Fold over the edges and butter the edges.
10.Cut the baklava diagonally in diamond or square shapes into 3-4 places depending on your size preferences.
11.Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
12.In a saucepan, combine honey, water, reserved water from apricots soak or canned apricot nectar, white sugar, vanilla, and wine from raisins soak. Mix well and bring to a boil.
13.Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
14.Pour the mixture over the hot baklava. Let cool.
15.Slice and serve.

PROS

This Apricot Baklava recipe is a refreshing twist on the classic dessert that uses white wine and apricot nectar to give it a distinctive flavor.

It’s a perfect dessert for any special occasion.

CONS

This Baklava recipe is high in calories and sugar.
Exercise caution in eating it as it is best enjoyed as an indulgence in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Apricot Baklava has healthy ingredients such as dried fruit, nuts, and honey that have antiviral and anti-inflammatory health benefits.
Also rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B, vitamin E, fiber, and potassium that are good for overall health.

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