Greek Orange Baklava
A quick, syrupy phyllo dessert with bright orange flavor—simpler than traditional baklava but just as delicious.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 8 sheets phyllo dough
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup orange juice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 4 tbsp butter. Brush a 9x9-inch baking dish with some butter.
- 2
Layer 8 phyllo sheets in the dish, brushing each with melted butter. Trim edges to fit if needed.
- 3
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crisp. Meanwhile, simmer 1 cup sugar, 0.5 cup water, and 0.5 cup orange juice for 5 minutes until syrupy.
- 4
Pour the hot syrup over the baked phyllo. Let soak for 10 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.
- 5
Optional: sprinkle with chopped pistachios or cinnamon before serving if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- 9x9-inch baking dish
- Pastry brush
- Small saucepan
- Knife
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