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Melomakarona biscuits soaked in honey-orange syrup, served
Traditional Greek honey biscuits infused with zesty orange syrup

Melomakarona with honey and orange syrup

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
This recipe relies on the 'double orange' principle: orange juice features not only in the dough but also in the syrup. This technique amplifies the citrus profile, yielding a much fresher, fruitier result than a simple water-based syrup. The acidity of the orange juice in the syrup helps invert the sugar (though honey is also used here), preventing crystallisation, so the biscuits remain moist and syrup-soaked for days without becoming grainy.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 680 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Greek

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Citrus juicer
  • Saucepan
  • Baking tray
  • Slotted spoon

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten

Instructions

1 ✓

For the syrup, combine the water, 100ml orange juice, sugar, and honey. Bring to the boil, skim off any foam, then cool completely.

Tip: Orange juice syrup is thicker and more aromatic, so it is crucial it is stone cold when used.
2 ✓

Prepare the dough: mix oil, sugar, spices, then the bicarbonate of soda dissolved in the remaining orange juice. Finally, fold in the flour and semolina.

Tip: Add the flour in batches and watch the texture: you want a soft, playdough-like consistency.
3 ✓

Shape into ovals, prick with a fork, and bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Tip: The scent of orange filling the kitchen indicates the essential oils have been released.
4 ✓

Dip the hot biscuits into the cold orange syrup for 30 seconds.

Tip: Allow to drip briefly on a wire rack so they remain juicy but not sodden.

Recipe FAQ

Why does the syrup foam when boiling?
Proteins from the orange juice and impurities in the honey cause this. Simply skim off the foam with a spoon for a clearer finish.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Plain flour
  • 100 g Fine semolina
  • 120 ml Fresh orange juice (for dough)
  • 100 g Granulated sugar
  • 200 ml Sunflower oil
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp Ground cloves
  • 1 tsp Bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 pc Zest of 1 orange (grated)
  • 200 g Honey (for syrup)
  • 100 g Sugar (for syrup)
  • 100 ml Fresh orange juice (for syrup)
  • 100 ml Water (for syrup)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice