Chipotle-Orange Baklava
- 1 package (16 ounces) shelled walnuts
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon baking cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1-1/2 cups butter, melted
- 1 package (16 ounces, 14x9-inch sheets) frozen phyllo dough, thawed
- 1-3/4 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 to 2 dried chipotle chiles, split lengthwise in half
- 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches each)
- Preheat oven to 350u0b0. In a food processor, combine the first 5 ingredients; pulse until walnuts are finely chopped. Brush a
- with some of the butter. Unroll phyllo dough; trim to fit into pan.
- Layer 3 sheets of phyllo in prepared pan, brushing each with butter. Cover the remaining phyllo with a damp towel to prevent drying. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup walnut mixture. Repeat layers 11 times. Top with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter.
- Cut into 36 triangles. Bake until golden brown, 35-40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine syrup ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Strain syrup through a fine mesh strainer; discard chiles and cinnamon sticks. Pour over warm baklava. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and let stand several hours or overnight.
walnuts, sugar, orange zest, baking cocoa, ground cinnamon, butter, frozen phyllo dough, sugar, orange juice, honey, water, chiles, cinnamon
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chipotle-orange-baklava/ (may not work)