Roses

February 06, 2017

If you’ve ever wanted to make baklava for dessert but it seemed daunting, consider making the roses, aka baklava’s pretty cousin. Similar taste and an even greater aesthetic. And did I mention it’s much easier to make? ????

Sugar syrup (agda):
3 cups sugar
4 cups water
juice from ½ lemon
1 lemon (sliced thinly)
1 espresso spoon vanilla extract (or powder)
Roses:
24 phyllo sheets (about 1.5 pounds)
2.5 cups walnuts coarsely ground
2.5 cups walnuts finely ground
5 tablespoons sugar
½ pound butter

Bring all sugar syrup (agda) ingredients to a boil on high. (Keep an eye on it because it will boil quickly.) Lower to medium and continue boiling for 15 minutes. At that time, remove off the stove and...
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Nutritions

Calories
1595

Sodium
2104mg
87% DV

Fat
36g
56% DV

Protein
37g
75% DV

Carbs
259g
88% DV

Fiber
11g
45% DV