Description
Greek desserts with honey bring Mediterranean magic to your table. Whether you’re a busy mom or a career woman, these golden, syrupy delights are easy to make and absolutely unforgettable. From flaky baklava to warm fritters and spiced cookies, these treats will transport your taste buds to Greece!
Ingredients
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- Baklava:
- 1 pack phyllo dough, thawed
- 2 cups chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Loukoumades:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup honey for drizzling
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Melomakarona:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Baklava:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Mix walnuts and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Layer 8 phyllo sheets in the dish, brushing each with butter.
- Sprinkle a thin layer of nuts.
- Add 4 more phyllo sheets, buttering each, then more nuts. Repeat until nuts are gone, ending with 8 phyllo layers.
- Cut into diamonds with a sharp knife.
- Bake for 45 minutes until golden.
- Boil honey, sugar, water, and lemon juice for 5 minutes to make syrup.
- Pour warm syrup over hot baklava. Let it soak for 2 hours.
- Loukoumades:
- Mix flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and water into a smooth batter.
- Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F.
- Drop teaspoon-sized batter blobs into hot oil.
- Fry until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Warm honey slightly and drizzle over fritters.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve hot!
- Melomakarona:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, oil, orange juice, and zest into a soft dough.
- Shape into small ovals and place on sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden.
- Boil honey and water for 3 minutes to make syrup.
- Dip warm cookies in syrup for 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle with walnuts and cinnamon. Let cool.
Notes
Tip: Don’t stress over perfect shapes—honey syrup covers a multitude of sins! These treats are forgiving, fun to make with family, and store well for days of sweet snacking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg