Honeyed Fig and Walnut Baklava Rolls

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

   ~5 min
2. 2

   Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat.

   ~5 min
3. 3

   Finely chop the dried figs and walnuts. In a large bowl, combine chopped figs, walnuts, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.

   ~10 min
4. 4

   Carefully unroll the phyllo dough. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface. Brush generously with melted butter.

   ~2 min
5. 5

   Place another sheet of phyllo dough on top and brush with butter. Repeat this process until you have 4-5 layers of phyllo dough stacked.

   ~3 min
6. 6

   Spread about 1/4 of the fig and walnut mixture evenly over the top layer of phyllo dough, leaving a small border.

   ~1 min
7. 7

   Starting from one of the longer sides, tightly roll up the phyllo dough with the filling into a log. Gently press to seal.

   ~2 min
8. 8

   Cut the log into 1-inch thick rolls. Place the rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking tray.

   ~3 min
9. 9

   Repeat steps 4-8 with the remaining phyllo dough and filling until all ingredients are used.

   ~30 min
10. 10

    Brush the tops of the rolls with the remaining melted butter.

    ~1 min
11. 11

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

    ~30 min
12. 12

    While the baklava rolls are baking, prepare the syrup. In a medium saucepan, combine honey, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and water.

    ~5 min
13. 13

    Bring the syrup mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes.

    ~7 min
14. 14

    Once the baklava rolls are out of the oven, immediately pour the hot syrup evenly over them. Let them cool completely on a wire rack to absorb the syrup.

    ~10 min