Baklava with Rose, Cardamom and Pistachio
"You can make two variations of Richard's baklava recipe either rose, cardamom, and pistachio, or you can try it with orange, cinnamon, walnut, and almond. This recipe is featured in the "Patisserie" episode of The Great British Baking Show...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the rose, cardamom and pistachio baklava:
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225g (8 oz) granulated sugar
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2 tbsp clear honey
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp rose essence (or 2 tbsp rosewater)
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200g (7 oz) shelled pistachios
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75g (2 1/2 oz) icing sugar
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1/2 tbsp ground cardamom
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6 sheets ready-made filo pastry
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75g (2 1/2 oz) butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
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For the orange and cinnamon baklava rolls:
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225g (8 oz) caster sugar
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2 tbsp clear honey
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp orange essence
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100g (3 1/2 oz) walnuts
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100g (3 1/2 oz) almonds
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75g (2 1/2 oz) icing sugar
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 orange, zest only
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3 tbsp crystallized ginger, finely chopped
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6 sheets ready-made filo pastry
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75g (2 1/2 oz) butter, melted
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