Middle Eastern Sweet Pastry (Style 30)
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets

Middle Eastern Sweet Pastry (Style 30)

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.

Ingredients

  • • 250g qamar al din (apricot paste)
  • • 4 cups water
  • • 3 tbsp sugar
  • • 1 tbsp rose water
  • • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the apricot paste in the water overnight until completely softened.

2
Phase 2

Blend or whisk the soaked apricots with the sugar until perfectly smooth.

3
Phase 3

Stir in the rose water and lemon juice.

4
Phase 4

Refrigerate the drink for at least 2 hours.

5
Phase 5

Serve well chilled in tall glasses to break the Ramadan fast.