Baklava Syrup Recipe

Elevate your baklava to the next level with this irresistible, aromatic syrup! Forget plain honey – this recipe combines sugar, honey, citrus zest, and warm spices for a flavor explosion that will leave you craving more. Perfect for drizzling over warm baklava and allowing to cool completely before serving.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 137.6 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baklava Syrup

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How to Make Baklava Syrup

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup water, 2 whole cloves, and 1 cinnamon stick.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Add 1/2 cup honey, the zest of 1 lemon, and the zest of 1 orange.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  6. Remove the cinnamon stick, cloves, and orange zest using a slotted spoon or fine-mesh sieve.
  7. Pour the warm syrup generously over your freshly baked baklava.
  8. Let the baklava cool completely with the syrup for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Cover and store any leftover baklava in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

144g

Fat

0g

Carbs

12g

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