Description
Buttery, crispy, and sweet with a delicious maple twist, these Maple Pecan Baklava Rolls are an irresistible dessert perfect for impressing guests or indulging on a cozy night.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups chopped pecans
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 package phyllo dough
- 1 cup melted butter
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Unroll the phyllo dough, covering it with a damp cloth. Take two sheets, brush with melted butter, sprinkle some pecan mixture, roll tightly, and slice into 1-inch rolls.
- Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet and brush with additional melted butter.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine maple syrup, honey, water, and vanilla extract. Simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Pour the warm syrup over the baked rolls and allow to soak for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: baklava, dessert, maple, pecan, sweet rolls