Melomakarona

Name: Melomakarona
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 30 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup honey; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2/3 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tsp orange zest, grated; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 2/3 cup fine semolina; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Traditional spiced orange and olive oil cookies soaked in honey syrup and crowned with crushed walnuts. These tender treats offer a rich blend of cinnamon, clove, and citrus flavors.

55 minMediumServes 30140 cal/serving

GreekDessertOvenVegetarianMediterraneanHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup honey
1 cinnamon stick
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tsp orange zest, grated
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2/3 cup fine semolina
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Instructions

1

In a saucepan, combine 2 cups water, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup honey, and 1 cinnamon stick over medium heat. Bring to a boil, simmer for 3 minutes, remove from heat, and let cool completely.
2

Preheat oven to 350F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
3

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2/3 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tsp grated orange zest, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground cloves until smooth.
4

Add 2/3 cup fine semolina and 3 cups all-purpose flour to the wet mixture. Mix gently with hands just until a soft dough forms.
5

Shape dough into oval cookies and place on baking sheets. Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
6

Dip hot cookies into the cooled syrup for 20 seconds, transfer to a platter, and sprinkle with 1 cup finely chopped walnuts.

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Questions

What is Melomakarona?

Traditional spiced orange and olive oil cookies soaked in honey syrup and crowned with crushed walnuts. These tender treats offer a rich blend of cinnamon, clove, and citrus flavors. This reference files it under Greek dessert: made in the oven, rated medium and about 55 minutes start to finish.

What temperature do I cook Melomakarona at?

For Melomakarona, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 2. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 5.

Is there a substitute for honey in Melomakarona?

The entry for Melomakarona calls for 1 cup honey. In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

Can I make Melomakarona gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Melomakarona is 2/3 cup fine semolina, 3 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Melomakarona contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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