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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the rolls until puffed and golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
While the buns bake, make the filling. Combine the water and sugar in a medium saucepan and place over moderate heat. Cook, stirring often, until the sugar as dissolved. Then stir in the honey, orange peels, and cloves.
Bring to a low boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring often, for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, discard the cloves and orange peel and stir in the lemon juice. Allow too cool down slightly.
Once the rolls come out of the oven, immediately drizzle as much of the syrup over them as you’d like. Allow them to cool down to room temperature before serving.
**Note: It’s important to pour the syrup over the rolls while they’re still warm because that allows the syrup to soak into them properly. If you were to wait too long, the syrup won’t soak in and it’ll just stay there in the pan.**
If you have any leftovers, you can wrap them well or store in an airtight container and keep at room temperature for up to 2 days. Rewarm them for a few seconds in the microwave before serving.
I know there are a few steps to this recipe. I mean it’s not the kind of dessert you’re craving and you’ll get to enjoy right away. Some of the ingredients can be pricey (the nuts, really) but if you enjoy baklava as much as I do and are wanting to create something fun this holiday season, these cinnamon rolls are it. Let me know what you think below. Stay safe out there, my friends.
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