Briouat aux Fruits

Briouat aux Fruits is a delightful Moroccan pastry filled with a sweet mixture of fruits and nuts, wrapped in crispy dough and lightly fried. This dish is perfect for a brunch, offering a blend of textures and flavors that will transport you straight to Morocco.

Ingredients

• Warka pastry sheets - 4 sheets
• Mixed dried fruits (apricots, figs, raisins) - 100 grams, chopped
• Almonds - 50 grams, finely chopped
• Honey - 2 tablespoons
• Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Orange blossom water - 1 tablespoon
• Powdered sugar - for dusting
• Vegetable oil - for frying

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the chopped dried fruits, finely chopped almonds, honey, cinnamon, and orange blossom water. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
2. Take a warka pastry sheet and cut it in half. Place a spoonful of the fruit mixture at one end of the sheet.
3. Fold the sides of the pastry over the filling, then roll it up tightly to form a small cylinder. Repeat with the remaining sheets and filling.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the briouats in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
5. Remove the briouats from the oil and drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 30 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from dried fruits, aiding digestion.
• Contains healthy fats from almonds, promoting heart health.

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