Rediscovering Tradition with Sugar-Free Melomakarona
In the spirit of tradition and health-conscious choices, our sugar-free Melomakarona recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic Greek holiday treat. Savor the essence of the festive season with these guilt-free cookies that strike the perfect balance between tradition and wellness.
Essential Ingredients: Balancing Flavors for Sugar-Free Bliss
Elevate your baking experience by delving into the wholesome components that make Melomakarona a guilt-free delight. From the lusciousness of olive oil to the warmth of ground cinnamon, each ingredient plays a vital role in crafting the perfect sugar-free cookie. Explore the symphony of spices and citrus as ground clove, cinnamon, and orange zest come together to create a burst of flavors.
Mastering the Technique: From Dough to Distinctive Shapes
Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the meticulous process of crafting the perfect Melomakarona dough. Achieve the ideal texture and flavor, ensuring each cookie is a masterpiece. Learn the art of shaping, from intricate meshed patterns to the final, perfectly baked result.
Dipping and Serving: Elevating the Melomakarona Experience
The final steps of our recipe bring the Melomakarona to life. Watch as these freshly baked delights take a delightful dip in homemade syrup, enhancing their sweetness. Present them on a large plate, generously sprinkled with crushed walnuts, for a visually appealing and mouthwatering experience that captures the essence of Greek holiday traditions.
No Sugar Christmas Honey Cookies (Melomakarona)
Experience the festive delight of sugar-free Melomakarona, where tradition meets wellness. Our recipe transforms this classic Greek treat into a wholesome, flavorful experience, allowing you to indulge in the holiday spirit without compromising on health. From the nourishing blend of olive oil to the aromatic symphony of spices, every step is a celebration of tradition and taste. Crafted with care, dipped in homemade syrup, and adorned with crushed walnuts, these cookies redefine the joy of guilt-free indulgence, ensuring each bite is a journey into the heart of Greek holiday traditions.
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Ingredients
- For the Cookies
200 g Olive oil
300 g Corn oil
300 g Honey
200 g Orange juice
80 g Cognac or Brandy
Zest of 2 oranges
1000 g All purpose flour
200 g Fine Semolina
20 g Baking powder
10 g Baking soda
2 g Ground clove
10 g Ground cinnamon
1 pinch Salt
150 g Walnuts, crushed
- For the Syrup
1500 g Honey
350 g Water
Peels of one orange
2 Cinnamon sticks
Juice of half a lemon
Recipe directions
- Making the Syrup
- Place a pot over heat. Add water, cinnamon sticks, orange peels, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.
- Turn off the heat, then add the honey and stir well.
- Set the syrup aside to cool.
- Making the Melomakarona
- In a big bowl add the corn oil, olive oil, honey, a pinch of salt and stir.
- Add the cognac (or brandy) and stir. Add the ground clove, ground cinnamon and stir.
- Add the orange zest and baking powder.
- Combine the baking soda with orange juice, then add it to the bowl.
- Add the fine semolina and stir.
- Gradually incorporate the flour while mixing. Mix until dough.
- Set the dough aside for 20 minutes.
- Shaping the Melomakarona cookies
- Take a small portion of the dough (about 30 g) and shape it into a cookie.
- Gently press it into a meshed container to create the pattern.
- Arrange the cookies on a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Baking the Melomakarona cookies
- Preheat the oven to 170 C (340 F) and bake for 30 minutes.
- To assemble
- Dip the hot cookies into the cold syrup for about 10-15 seconds.
- Transfer the melomakarona to a rack.
- Serving the Melomakarona
- Serve the melomakarona on a large plate. Sprinkle crushed walnuts on top.
Nutrition Facts
90 servings per container
Calories170
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
6.5g
10%
- Saturated Fat 0.8g 0%
- Sodium 33.5mg 2%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Potassium 62.5mg 2%
- Total Carbohydrate
27.2g
9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6g 0%
- Sugars 16.6g
- Protein 1.9g 2%
- Calcium 15%
- Iron 1%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.