Walnut Cigars and a "Measure-less Monday"
A Platter of Figs reads like one of my favorite novels. Tanis’ recipes are specific when need-be, but explained in that “little bit of this, little bit of that” way that allows you to trust your instincts.
Author: Spoon With Me, Adapted from A Platter of Figs by David Tanis
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle-Eastern Inspired
Serves: 7-8 cigars
Ingredients
- 2 cups shelled walnuts, toasted if desired
- Sugar
- Melted butter (about 2 sticks), use vegan butter to make dairy-free
- Orange flower water
- Almond extract
- cinnamon
- Phyllo dough from a package, thawed**
- Honey
- Shelled pistachios, chopped (I used salted pistachios and was pleasantly surprised)
Instructions
- Make the Filling: Chop the walnuts. Add sugar to taste, and 3 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle with orange flower water (start with a small amount, taste, and adjust), a few drops of almond extract, and some cinnamon. Add a splash of cold water (a few tablespoons) and stir.
- Roll the Cigars: For each cigar, brush a sheet of phyllo dough with melted butter. Fold the sheet in half lengthwise, then brush with butter again. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons walnuts (or more) in a strip along the short end of the phyllo. Roll the phyllo around the walnuts (like an eggroll, see photos above). Place on a buttered baking sheet, side by side but not touching. Brush with more melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
Recipe by Spoon With Me at https://spoonwithme.com/walnut-cigars-and-a-measure-less-monday/