PERSIAN PASTRIES

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups finely chopped walnuts
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 package phyllo
Butter, melted
Syrup, recipe follows
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 cinnamon stick
2 slices lemon
2 slices orange
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pistachios, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine the walnuts, sugar and cardamom. Butter a 9 by 9 by 1 3/4-inch baking dish. Cover phyllo with a very lightly dampened towel and keep covered at all times when it is not being used. Cut phyllo into 8 by 11-inch sheets. Place 1 sheet at a time on a work surface and lightly brush with butter. Place 2 tablespoons of the spiced sugar-nut mixture lengthwise down the center of each leaf of phyllo. Fold each sheet over several times lengthwise to form a 1-inch wide strip, enclosing the filling. Roll up each strip to make a coil and place flat (coil side up) in the prepared dish against the side to prevent it from uncoiling. Repeat the whole procedure with the rest of the phyllo sheets. Brush with butter and bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 40 minutes.
  • Combine all of the ingredients, except nuts, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 minutes, cool for 10 minutes, then strain. Pour over pastries once they have come out of the oven and let soak for 1 hour. Sprinkle with walnuts or pistachios.

Abuu Mbwambo
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These pastries were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Ayan Fareedi
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pastries didn't turn out very good. I think I might have used the wrong kind of flour.


Lukwago Elisa
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These pastries were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my friends loved them.


Russell Potts
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I made these pastries for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Karl Weber
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These pastries were perfect for a special occasion. They were elegant and delicious.


Maria Elia
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I'm not a big fan of pastries, but these were really good. They were light and flaky, and the filling was delicious.


Tangim Ahmed
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These pastries were a bit too complicated to make, but they were worth the effort. They were so delicious!


Rajon Campbell
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I've never had Persian pastries before, but these were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Kristel Khoury
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I'm not Persian, but I love these pastries! They're so unique and flavorful.


Muhammad Numan
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These pastries were the perfect addition to my Persian dinner party. They were absolutely delicious and everyone raved about them.


Priscilla Knell
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pastries turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked them.


Awais K
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pastries turned out great! They were flaky and delicious.


Thisara Deshan
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These pastries were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Derious Lee
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I've made these pastries several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they always impress my guests.


Ruqiyo Maxamuud
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These Persian pastries were a hit at my party! They were so delicious and everyone loved them.