Syrian Pistachio Maamoul
معمول بالفستق الحلبي
A classic Aleppian pastry filled with generous pieces of premium pistachios and wrapped in a tender, buttery semolina dough. Traditionally made in Syria for holidays, gifting, and coffee service, maamoul is known for its delicate shortbread-like texture, aromatic dough, and rich nut filling.
This Aleppian version highlights what the city is famous for: pistachios. The dough is typically made with semolina and ghee or butter, then delicately scented with orange blossom water, and rose water The center is packed with whole pistachios rather than a ground (like the Shami), giving each piece a beautiful nutty bite and a luxurious texture.
The powdered sugar comes in a separate container, allowing you to dust the maamoul fresh before serving for the perfect presentation and texture.
Elegant, fragrant, and deeply rooted in Aleppian confectionery tradition, this pistachio maamoul is perfect with Arabic coffee, tea, dessert platters, or as a refined gift.
Ingredients:
Wheat Flour, Semolina, Ghee, Pistachio, Sugar, Rose Water, Salt
Allergen Information:
Contains tree nuts (pistachio), wheat (gluten), and dairy (ghee). May contain traces of other nuts or seeds. Not suitable for those with nut, gluten, or dairy allergies.
