During the holiday season, nothing beats the warm aroma of freshly baked pastries filling your home. One delightful treat that embodies the essence of Greek Christmas traditions is the “Pites Me Gliko Tamaro,” or Sweet Pastry Pies. These sweet and gooey pastries are a staple in Greek households during Christmas, bringing together a perfect blend of flavors that will surely delight your taste buds and impress your family and friends.
Title: Pites Me Gliko Tamaro Sweet Pastry Pies
Ingredients:
– 1 package of phyllo dough, thawed
– 1 cup of chopped walnuts
– 1 cup of chopped almonds
– 1 cup of chopped pistachios
– 1 cup of honey
– 1 cup of sugar
– 1 cup of water
– 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves
– 1/2 teaspoon of orange zest
– 1 cup of unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest. Stir the mixture occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved.
3. Add in the chopped walnuts, almonds, and pistachios, and continue to cook the mixture over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will create a sticky and caramelized nut filling for your pastries.
4. Remove the nut mixture from heat and set it aside to cool slightly.
5. Unroll the phyllo dough gently on a clean surface. Carefully separate the sheets and cover them with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out.
6. Take one sheet of phyllo dough and lightly brush it with melted butter. Repeat the process with another sheet, stacking it on top of the first sheet.
7. Spoon a generous amount of the nut mixture along the shorter edge of the phyllo dough stack, leaving some space at the edges.
8. Roll the phyllo dough gently around the nut filling, creating a cylindrical shape. Tuck the ends in to secure the filling inside.
9. Place the pastry roll seam side down in the greased baking dish. Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and nut filling.
10. Brush the tops of the pastry rolls with more melted butter to help them achieve a golden and crispy texture while baking.
11. Bake the Pites Me Gliko Tamaro in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
12. Remove the pastries from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. These sweet pastry pies are best enjoyed with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Enjoy the delightful flavors of Greece with these Pites Me Gliko Tamaro Sweet Pastry Pies, perfect for adding a touch of Mediterranean charm to your holiday celebrations. Surprise your loved ones with these indulgent treats, and create lasting memories around the table with each delicious bite.
