How to make Baklava Satchels
Today we are feasting with… Saint Nicholas of Myra.
To celebrate his feast day, we made Baklava Satchels. This delicious treat blends the traditional culinary cuisine of Myra, Turkey with the modern-day depiction of Saint Nicholas carrying his bag of gifts. We hope you enjoy this fun twist on Baklava as much as we do!
For more information about Saint Nicholas of Myra, please visit the website of Franciscan Media. You can also listen to this short audio clip to learn more about Saint Nicholas of Myra.
Saint Nicholas’ feast day is December 6th. He is the patron of children, sailors, brewers, and merchants. Saint Nicholas, pray for us!
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Ingredients:
Filling
- 1 ½ cups Mixed Nuts (Pistachios, Walnuts, Pecans), lightly toasted, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter, melted
- ¼ cup Honey, plus more for serving
- ¼ Orange, zested
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- Pinch of Salt
Pastry
- 1 package (9×13 inch) Frozen Phyllo Pastry Sheets, thawed
- ¼ cup Unsalted Butter, melted
Preparation Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl, stir together chopped nuts, melted butter, honey, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- Stack the thawed phyllo sheets on top of each other.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the sheets lengthwise in half and cut each length crosswise into thirds, to make 6 sections per sheet of phyllo.
- Cover phyllo with a barely damp kitchen towel to prevent from drying.
- Prepare a clean work surface and set the melted butter and pastry brush within easy reach before you start assembling.
- Place one square of phyllo on a work surface. Brush lightly with melted butter. Top with a second square of phyllo, off-setting the corners. Brush lightly with melted butter. Top with a third square of phyllo, off-setting the corners again to form a star shape. Brush with butter.
- Place two tablespoons of filling in the center of the phyllo.
- Enclose by bringing together two opposite sides. Continue to gather the edges while twisting and pleating them slightly to form a pouch.
- Brush the top and sides lightly with melted butter.
- Place on a baking sheet (leave an inch or two of space around each one) and bake at 375°F until tops are golden brown, approximately 18-25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and place baking sheet on rack to cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve warm.