Melomakarona
Spiced olive oil and orange biscuits dipped in honey syrup and topped with walnuts. Soft, fragrant and dairy free.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.14 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Whisk the oil, orange juice, brandy, sugar, zest, cinnamon and cloves until the sugar mostly dissolves.
- 2
Mix the baking powder, bicarbonate, flour and semolina. Add to the wet mix and bring together gently to a soft dough. Do not overwork it or the biscuits go tough.
- 3
Shape into 24 ovals of about 40 g and press lightly with a fork. Set on lined trays.
- 4
Bake for 25 minutes, until golden. Cool on a rack.
25 min - 5
Meanwhile, simmer the honey, sugar, water and cinnamon stick for 5 minutes. Keep it warm.
5 min - 6
Dip each biscuit in the warm syrup for 20 seconds, turn, then lift onto a rack. Scatter with walnuts. They taste best after a day.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.