Classic Baklava Syrup
Delicious and simple syrup to soak the baklava.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
- ½ cup honey (or corn syrup, if preferred)
- 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon or orange juice
- 1 strip of orange or lemon peel
Optional:
- 1 cinnamon stick
- a few whole cloves or a splash of orange extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, mix the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
- Stir in the honey (or corn syrup), citrus juice, and any additional aromatics like cinnamon or cloves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
- Let it cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- The syrup is ready when it thickens slightly and falls off a wooden spoon in a slow, steady stream. A drop placed on a plate should hold its shape.
- Remove the aromatics (e.g., cinnamon stick, cloves) and allow the syrup to cool fully before pouring it over the baked baklava.
Notes
- You can experiment with optional ingredients like rosewater, orange blossom water, or a splash of cognac to add a personal touch.
- Add a regional touch from Crete, adding a splash of raki (tsikoudia).
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Calories per serving:
If you use about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of syrup per serving (a typical drizzle for desserts like baklava), that’s roughly:-
2 tablespoons = about 100 calories
So, each serving (2 tbsp) provides ~100 calories from the syrup.
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2 tablespoons = about 100 calories
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal
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