Baklava With Orange Peel Filling Recipe

1. 1

   Boil peel, sugar and water 30 min.

2. 2

   Drain peel well and reserve peel and 1/2 c. syrup.

3. 3

   Thaw phyllo and unroll.

4. 4

   Separate 3 sheets of phyllo and keep rest covered with lightly dampened cloth.

5. 5

   Divide orange peel filling in 8 equal parts.

6. 6

   Spread 1 part along short (12 inch) edge of sheets and roll up.

7. 7

   Place roll in 17- by 12 inch jellyroll pan with sides at least 1 inch high.

8. 8

   Repeat with remaining sheets of phyllo and orange peel filling.

9. 9

   Using sharp knife, make 5 cuts across rolls, making 48 pcs altogether.

10. 10

    Heat butter in small saucepan till warm to the touch and spread to all parts of the tray.

11. 11

    Bake at 400 degrees till lightly browned, 30 to 35 min.

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    For syrup: Boil sugar, water, syrup and lemon juice 2 min.

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    When baklava is done, remove baking dish from oven and drain off excess butter.

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    Just before serving, pour in syrup.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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