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Moroccan Honey Almond Cigars Recipe

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Moroccan Honey Almond Cigars are delicate, crunchy pastries filled with a fragrant almond mixture and soaked in sweet honey syrup, offering an authentic taste of Moroccan cuisine with floral notes from orange blossom and rose water.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 0.25 cup water (rose water can be used for added fragrance)
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 2 cups almonds (blanched and finely ground)
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon orange blossom water

Syrup

  • 1.5 cups honey
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually add the melted butter and water, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover it and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Make the almond filling. While the dough rests, mix the ground almonds, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and orange blossom water together in a separate bowl until well combined.
  3. Prepare the honey syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the honey dissolves. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat and allow to cool.
  4. Shape the cigars. Roll out the rested dough thinly on a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into rectangles about 3 by 5 inches in size.
  5. Fill and roll. Place a tablespoon of the almond filling at one end of each dough rectangle. Roll the rectangle tightly like a cigar, pressing the edges to seal securely.
  6. Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Bake the cigars. Arrange the rolled cigars on the baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crisp.
  8. Soak in syrup. Immediately after removing the cigars from the oven, dip the warm pastries into the cooled honey syrup. Let them soak for a few minutes so they absorb the syrup and become wonderfully moist and sweet.

Notes

  • For enhanced fragrance, substitute the water in the dough with rose water.
  • Ensure the almonds are finely ground to achieve a smooth filling texture.
  • Do not overbake; golden color indicates perfect crispiness without dryness.
  • Let the cigars soak sufficiently in the syrup for maximum flavor and moisture.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Keywords: Moroccan dessert, almond cigars, honey pastries, cinnamon pastries, traditional Moroccan sweets

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