nuts, raisins and shredded coconut pastry

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Los Angeles, CA
Updated on Aug 17, 2015

Nuts, Raisins and Shredded Coconut Pastry

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup roasted almonds, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup sultanas and raisins
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoons orange blossom water/ rose water
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • - sugar syrup
  • 2 cups sugar syrup
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon rose or orange blossom water
  • - ready made phyllo pastry (found at any greek or middle eastern shop)
  • - ½ cup vegetable oil, mix with a couple tablespoons of melted butter

How To Make nuts, raisins and shredded coconut pastry

  • Step 1
    Place the sugar, water and lemon in a saucepan and simmer for about 20 minutes. Add the rose or orange blossom water at the end.
  • Step 2
    Set aside. Mix the ingredients of the filling - you can add more cinnamon, raisin, coconut or add other nuts, according to taste.
  • Step 3
    Cut the phyllo pastry into three finger wide strips. Keep them covered with a towel so they don't dry out. Brush with the oil and butter mixture onto each strip before you add the filling.
  • Step 4
    Put a spoonful of filling in one of the strips. Fold the strip over the filling, folding towards the opposite corner as you go.
  • Step 5
    Continue folding until the end of the strip, cut away any excess. Place the triangles on a greased baking tray or baking sheet.
  • Step 6
    Put in the oven at 250 C until crisp and golden brown. Allow to cool before dipping in the warm syrup. They should be dipped in syrup just before eating.Place in cupcake liners.
  • Step 7
    Serve with coffee and other Ramadan sweets, such as Qatayef, Fritters or, as here, Knafa fingers.

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Keyword: #coconut
Keyword: #sweet
Keyword: #food
Keyword: #pastry
Keyword: #Dessert
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Nuts

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