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Honey pastries with baked figs from ANDALUSIA by Jose Pizarro (Emma Lee/PA)
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Nutrition Facts
Honey pastries with baked figs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Sodium 65mg3%
Potassium 165mg5%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 256IU5%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Honey pastries with baked figs

Baklava, but fancier
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 12
Calories: 254kcal
Author: Jose Pizarro

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • 18–20cm  square shallow tin
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients

  • 125 g caster sugar
  • 50 ml honey
  • 1/2 tsp orange blossom water
  • 225 ml water
  • 150 g mixed nuts such as walnuts, almonds, pistachios, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 100 g unsalted butter melted
  • 8 sheets filo pastry

For the figs

  • 8 ripe figs halved
  • ground drizzle of honey
  • 4 tbsp Pedro Ximenez sherry
  • Handful of flaked almonds toasted

To serve

  • Creme fraîche (optional)

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas 4).
  • In a small saucepan, melt the sugar, honey and orange blossom water with the water, then simmer gently for 10–15 minutes, until slightly reduced and syrupy.
  • Mix the chopped nuts with the cinnamon. Lightly grease an 18–20cm  square shallow tin with a little of the melted butter. Lay a sheet of filo in the bottom (trim if necessary) and brush with the butter, scatter with the nuts then add another layer of filo and melted butter.
  • Repeat four times, ending with a final layer of filo. Butter the top generously and use a sharp knife to cut into diamond shapes. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden and crisp.
  • Spoon half of the cooled syrup over the pastries as they come out of the oven. Let stand for five minutes, then spoon over the rest of the syrup. Allow to cool completely in the tin.
  • As the pastries are cooling, place the figs in a small baking dish and drizzle with honey and sherry. Bake in the oven for 15–20 minutes until tender. Serve the pastries with the baked figs and a dollop of creme fraiche, if you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg