Melomakarona by @cuisinovia

1h
Hard

30 servings

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/14

    Halve 1 orange and place it in the saucepan with the cinnamon stick, whole cloves, 300 g granulated sugar, and 300 ml water.

    orange
    cinnamon stick
    whole cloves
    granulated sugar
    water
    🍲saucepan

  2. Step 2/14

    Bring the syrup mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer for 5 minutes.

    🍲saucepan

  3. Step 3/14

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir 150 g honey into the syrup. Set the syrup aside to cool.

    honey
    🍲saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/14

    Preheat the convection oven to 175°C / 350°F. Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.

    🍪baking tray
    📜parchment paper

  5. Step 5/14

    Whisk 125 g unsalted butter, 125 ml olive oil, 115 g granulated sugar, orange zest, vanilla sugar, and salt until well combined.

    unsalted butter
    olive oil
    granulated sugar
    orange zest
    vanilla sugar
    salt
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄whisk
    🔪zester

  6. Step 6/14

    Stir the baking soda into 160 ml fresh orange juice. Let the juice foam.

    baking soda
    fresh orange juice
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥛measuring jug
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/14

    Pour the foaming orange juice into the butter mixture. Stir in 40 ml cognac.

    fresh orange juice
    cognac
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/14

    Sift the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves together into a bowl.

    all-purpose flour
    baking powder
    ground cinnamon
    ground cloves
    🥣mixing bowl
    🫗fine-mesh sieve

  9. Step 9/14

    Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix gently until a soft dough forms.

    all-purpose flour
    baking powder
    ground cinnamon
    ground cloves
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/14

    Portion the dough into walnut-sized pieces and shape each piece into an oval cookie. Arrange the cookies on the lined baking trays.

    🍪baking tray
    📜parchment paper

  11. Step 11/14

    Prick each cookie 3 to 4 times with a fork. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.

    🍪baking tray
    🍴fork

  12. Step 12/14

    For soft melomakarona, dip the hot baked cookies in cold syrup. For crunchier melomakarona, dip cooled cookies in hot syrup.

    🍲saucepan
    🍽️serving platter

  13. Step 13/14

    Transfer the syrup-soaked cookies to a serving platter. Sprinkle with coarsely chopped walnuts before serving.

    walnuts
    🍽️serving platter

  14. Step 14/14

    If you prefer biscuity, crunchy melomakarona, dip cold melomakarona in hot syrup.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Fruit, Spices, Sweeteners, Liquids, Oils, Seasonings, Leavening Agents, Alcohol, Grains, Nuts

Ingredients

Orange, Cinnamon stick, Cloves, Granulated sugar, Water, Honey, Butter, Olive oil, Orange zest, Vanilla, Salt, Orange juice, Baking soda, Cognac, All-purpose flour, Baking powder, Cinnamon, Ground cloves, Walnuts

Allergens

Gluten, Wheat, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Pescatarian

Calories

220 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 2.8g, Carbohydrates: 34g, Sugars: 20g, Fat: 8.5g, Saturated fat: 2.5g, Fiber: 1.3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 25mg, Iron: 1.2mg, Potassium: 85mg, Sodium: 55mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 3mg, Vitamin E: 0.7mg, Folate: 20µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

1 hour 0 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

14 steps

Equipments

Utensils

saucepan, mixing bowl, whisk, fine-mesh sieve, wooden spoon, baking tray, parchment paper, fork, zester, measuring jug, serving platter

Appliances

convection oven, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Cookie, Sweet snack

Occasions

Christmas, Holiday, Winter celebration

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@cuisinovia

Origin

Cuisine

Greek, Mediterranean

Geographic

Greece, Mediterranean

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Moist, Tender, Crunchy, Crumbly

Flavors

Sweet, Honeyed, Citrusy, Spiced, Nutty, Buttery, Warm

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 7 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep in a cool and dry place,Separate layers with parchment paper,Keep away from direct sunlight), fridge : 14 days (Store in an airtight container,Bring to room temperature before serving), freezer : 90 days (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Separate layers with parchment paper,Thaw at room temperature)